Flights Athens → Bucharest
ATH → OTP
How long is the flight from Athens to Bucharest?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 1h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 11.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarom (RO) | 56% | 30 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ATH-OTP
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-OTP
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 1h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
