Flights Bucharest → Frankfurt
OTP → FRA
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest with Frankfurt, using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-300 and various Airbus models such as the A320, A319, and A318. The destination airport in Frankfurt sees over sixty-one million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-west for about 1,451 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| Tarom (RO) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about OTP-FRA
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: Lufthansa Cargo, Tarom.
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The Bucharest-Frankfurt route is about 1,451 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.
