In 2019 the city centre of Bucharest will be connected by a direct metro line with the International Otopeni Airport. The project is possible due to a 370 million euro loan from Japan.

The agreement that states the amplification of the metro to the airport has been signed in Tokyo, by the Romanian state and the International Cooperation Agency of Japan. The project will generate 30% more working possibilities in Bucharest – Otopeni area and a 20% increase in the number of passengers using the metro system. It is expected less pollution. The first part of the works will create 830 jobs.