Flights Bucharest → Chisinau
OTP → KIV
Route overview
This flight route connects Bucharest with Chisinau, using a variety of aircraft including the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia and the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR series such as the ATR 72 and ATR 42-500. These planes are well-suited for regional flights, offering reliable service between these two cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Chisinau (KIV) route is operated by ITA Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes.
Heading to Chisinau: what to expect in this direction
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarom (RO) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating OTP-KIV
Frequently asked questions about OTP-KIV
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: ITA Airways, Tarom.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
