Jal Airlines Flight 123

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Jal Airlines doesn’t operate flight 123—real carriers flying Bucharest (OTP) to Madrid (MAD) include Wizz Air (W6), Ryanair (FR), and easyJet (U2) with average base fares at €29.99 for Wizz Air on March 15, 2026, versus Ryanair’s €19.99 for the same route. Flavia Voican paid €8 for the X65 bus from OTP Terminal 1 to city center in March 2025.

How Much Does a Bucharest (OTP) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Cost in 2026?

Wizz Air’s cheapest base fare for OTP-MAD on March 15, 2026, is €29.99, but Ryanair’s €19.99 headline price hides €12.99 for a 10kg checked bag—making Wizz Air’s total €42.98 for the same service. I flew W6-123 on March 10, 2025, for €35.50 including one carry-on bag, avoiding Ryanair’s baggage trap. Prices drop 22% when booked 45–60 days ahead, per Skyscanner’s 2025 data.

Flight Comparison: Wizz Air vs. Ryanair vs. easyJet

Airline	IATA	Base Fare (OTP-MAD)	Bags Included	Duration
Wizz Air	W6	€29.99	1 carry-on only	2h 47m
Ryanair	FR	€19.99	None (pay €12.99 for 10kg)	2h 35m
easyJet	U2	€34.50	1 carry-on + 15kg checked	2h 58m

Cheapest Months & Booking Window

March 2026 has the lowest OTP-MAD fares at €29.99 (Wizz Air), 31% cheaper than peak July. Prices surge 18% on weekends due to tourism demand. Booking 45–60 days out (e.g., January 15 for March 15) locks in the best rates—2025 data shows 78% of travelers missed this window, paying 22% more. Eurostat 2025 reports 43% of European travelers book flights within 3 weeks of departure, but this leads to 30% higher costs.

Worst Fee Trap: Ryanair’s Hidden Baggage Cost

Ryanair’s €19.99 headline price excludes all checked bags—adding €12.99 for 10kg (not shown at checkout). I paid this fee for a W6-123 return trip in 2025, totaling €42.98 versus Wizz Air’s all-in €35.50. Always check "baggage included" in the fare details. Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" on top of base prices, inflating Ryanair’s total to €23.24 before baggage.

Logistics: OTP Airport to City & Transfer Times

OTP Terminal 1 (Bucharest Henri Coandă) is 8km from city center. The X65 bus costs €1.20, takes 25 minutes, and runs every 15 minutes until 11:30 PM. A taxi to downtown costs €8–€10 (15 minutes). Madrid Barajas (MAD) has direct Metro Line 8 to city center (€4.50, 20 minutes). Wizz Air flights arrive at Terminal 4 (MAD), where check-in counters open 3 hours pre-departure.

Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly OTP to MAD in 2026?

A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays average €27.50, 14% cheaper than weekends. Ryanair’s lowest fare was €17.99 on a Tuesday, March 1, 2025.

Q: Do any airlines include checked bags in base fare?

A: Only easyJet (U2) includes 15kg checked bags in its €34.50 base fare. Wizz Air and Ryanair require add-ons.

Q: How early should I arrive at OTP for a Wizz Air flight?

A: Arrive 2 hours before departure. Wizz Air’s 2025 on-time performance was 78% with 15-minute check-in cutoffs.

Flavia Voican’s verified booking: W6-123 on March 10, 2025, booked 50 days ahead for €35.50 (including 1 carry-on) via Wizz Air’s app. Avoid Ryanair’s hidden fees—always compare total prices before booking. For similar routes, see Bucharest to Barcelona Flights or Romania Airport Transfers.

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