Flights Bucharest → Athens
OTP → ATH
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Athens?
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Athens (ATH) 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 Bucharest with Athens, utilizing aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-300, occasionally supplemented by the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q. The destination airport in Athens opened in 2001 and currently handles over 24 million passengers annually.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Athens (ATH) heads south for about 759 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 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 OTP-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about OTP-ATH
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Athens (ATH) 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 Bucharest-Athens 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.
