Flights Bucharest → Cluj-napoca
OTP → CLJ
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 and Airbus A318 for passenger service. The destination airport in Cluj-Napoca handles over three million passengers annually, reflecting its significance as a regional hub.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Cluj-napoca (CLJ) route is operated by ITA Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cluj-napoca the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes.
Heading to Cluj-napoca: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Cluj-napoca (CLJ) heads north-west for about 310 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Cluj-napoca 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) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating OTP-CLJ
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Frequently asked questions about OTP-CLJ
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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The Bucharest-Cluj-napoca route is about 310 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.
