Zurich (ZRH) to Bucharest (OTP) flights

An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Bucharest (OTP) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Bucharest (OTP): SWISS. The two airports are 862 miles (1,387 km) apart. SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 55 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zagreb, Belgrade and Budapest and more.
How many miles ZRH to OTP costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 7,500 | $64.70–73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 15,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 15,000 | $61.70–70 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 15,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 15,000 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 17,500 | $96.70–1,075 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 25,000 | $46.70–1,145 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 30,000 | $91.50–989.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to OTP
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book ZRH to OTP with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS
ZRH to OTP with one stop
55 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zagreb (ZAG)Croatia Airlines, then Air China


- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way




- Via Budapest (BUD)SWISS, then TAROM and Wizz Air



- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way



- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way




A2 - Via Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SWISS, then TAROM, Animawings and 1 more

A2H4 - Via Zadar (ZAD)Edelweiss Air, then Ryanair


- Via Stuttgart (STR)SWISS, then Eurowings and Wizz Air Malta



- Via Bologna (BLQ)SWISS, then Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta



- Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta




- Via Sofia (SOF)Bulgaria Air and SWISS, then TAROMFB


- Via Prague (PRG)SWISS and Helvetic Airways, then TAROM, Wizz Air Malta and 2 more
2L
+1
- Via Dubrovnik (DBV)Croatia Airlines and SWISS, then Wizz Air Malta



- Via Wroclaw (WRO)SWISS, then Wizz Air


- Via Tirana (TIA)SWISS and Comlux Aruba, then Ryanair
CS
ZRH to OTP: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to OTP cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to OTP?
SWISS (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Bucharest (OTP).
How far is Zurich from Bucharest by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Bucharest (OTP) are 862 miles (1,387 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to OTP award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Bucharest?
The most direct connections are through Zagreb (ZAG), Belgrade (BEG), Budapest (BUD), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Serbia through Belgrade.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.






