Flights Athens → Bucharest
ATH → OTP
Route overview
The flight route connects Athens to Bucharest, using a mix of Airbus A320 and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The origin airport in Athens opened in 2001, and the destination airport in Bucharest sees over seventeen million passengers annually.
The Athens (ATH) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Bucharest (OTP) heads north for about 759 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Bucharest it is 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarom (RO) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ATH-OTP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ATH-OTP
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Tarom.
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The Athens-Bucharest route is about 759 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
