Otopeni Airport Works: Important Pickup Information
Travelling through Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport? Major works are changing parking and ground transport access. Please check your pickup instructions before leaving the terminal.
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What has changed at Bucharest Airport?
Different vehicle access
With the Arrivals car park unavailable, vehicles are directed to other airport parking areas. Do not assume your driver can collect you immediately outside the Arrivals exit.
Departures pickup areas
The airport advises that the public taxi rank and ride-sharing area are in front of Departures. Bus services 100 and 442 also use the Departures stop.
Follow temporary signs
Special signs guide passengers towards ground transport. Allow extra time to reach your confirmed collection point, particularly with children or heavy luggage.
Arriving for a pre-booked airport taxi
- Check your booking message. Keep your booking reference and the contact details provided with your confirmation accessible.
- Collect your luggage before heading to the pickup area. Check any messages about your meeting point before leaving Arrivals.
- Follow your confirmed meeting instructions. An indoor meeting location and the vehicle boarding area may be different places. Do not walk to a public taxi rank unless instructed.
- Contact your driver or booking support if unsure. Use the details on your confirmation and describe the sign, exit or landmark nearest to you.
Allow extra time for your journey
Construction-related diversions and temporary traffic arrangements can make airport access less predictable. M6 metro construction is also affecting sections of DN1 in Otopeni, with new traffic arrangements announced from the night of 4–5 November 2026.
For a departure transfer, plan your pickup around your airline's recommended airport arrival time and allow a buffer for road conditions. Walking time and road delays vary; there is no single extra-time allowance suitable for every journey.
If you need step-free access or help with luggage, discuss your requirements with your transfer provider before travelling and arrange airport assistance through your airline where needed.
Questions about airport pickups during the works
Should I go straight to Departures after landing?
Check your booking instructions first. Departures is the airport's published location for the public taxi rank and ride-sharing area, but a pre-booked private transfer may have a separate agreed meeting point.
Will my driver meet me outside Arrivals?
Do not assume that vehicle collection is available outside Arrivals. Confirm both the meeting location and the vehicle boarding point using the contact details supplied with your booking.
When will the Arrivals car park reopen?
The airport currently lists the P2 closure until 28 February 2027. Works schedules can change, so check the official parking information before your journey.
What if I cannot find the meeting point?
Stay in a safe, clearly identifiable public area and contact your driver or booking support. Follow marked pedestrian routes and ask airport staff for directions if necessary.
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