Flights Bucharest → London
OTP → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest with London, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A318 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees an impressive annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Bucharest (OTP) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 2,105 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| Tarom (RO) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about OTP-LHR
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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Tarom.
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The Bucharest-London route is about 2,105 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.
