Flights Bucharest → Brussels
OTP → BRU
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest with Brussels, operating with a mix of Airbus A318 and Boeing 737-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Brussels sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 19 million passengers, indicating significant travel demand between the two cities.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Tarom, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Brussels (BRU) heads north-west for about 1,755 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Tarom (RO) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-BRU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about OTP-BRU
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 Bucharest-Brussels 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.
