Flights Bucharest → Sofia
OTP → SOF
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest to Sofia, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-500 and Airbus models such as the A320 and A321. The destination airport in Sofia, which opened in 1930, serves over seven million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Sofia (SOF) route is operated by Qatar Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sofia the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes.
Heading to Sofia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Sofia (SOF) heads south-west for about 300 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 Sofia it is 0.8 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarom (RO) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-SOF
Airports
Frequently asked questions about OTP-SOF
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: Qatar Airways, Tarom.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Sofia, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Bucharest-Sofia route is about 300 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.
