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Flights Bucharest → Lisbon

OTP → LIS

4h 8m
Flight time (est.)
12.5
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Lisbon?

The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lisbon (LIS) takes about 4h 8m. 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 Lisbon, operating an Airbus A319. The destination airport in Lisbon sees approximately 31,173,000 passengers per year, indicating a high volume of air traffic and significant connectivity for the region.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,972 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Bucharest (OTP) → Lisbon (LIS) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.

Heading to Lisbon: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Lisbon (LIS) heads west for about 2,972 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 8m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Lisbon it is 1.1 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
2h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:08
Elevation LIS
374 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~297 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
TAP Portugal (TP) 73% 17 min 0.9%

Airlines operating OTP-LIS

Frequently asked questions about OTP-LIS

The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lisbon (LIS) takes about 4h 8m. 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 1 airline: TAP Portugal.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Lisbon, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Bucharest-Lisbon route is about 2,972 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.