Flights Brussels → Bucharest
BRU → OTP
How long is the flight from Brussels to Bucharest?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 2h 37m. 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 Brussels to Bucharest, operating with a mix of Airbus A318 and Boeing 737-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Bucharest sees over seventeen million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Brussels (BRU) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by Tarom, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.3/100 (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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Bucharest (OTP) heads east for about 1,755 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Tarom (RO) | 56% | 30 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-OTP
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-OTP
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 2h 37m. 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: Tarom, Brussels Airlines.
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The Brussels-Bucharest route is about 1,755 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
