Flights Cluj-napoca → Bucharest
CLJ → OTP
How long is the flight from Cluj-napoca to Bucharest?
The flight from Cluj-napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 48 min. 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 Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A318 and smaller regional planes like the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 and ATR 42-500. The destination airport in Bucharest sees over seventeen million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major transportation hub.
The Cluj-napoca (CLJ) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by ITA Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cluj-napoca the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cluj-napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest (OTP) heads south-east for about 310 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cluj-napoca the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Bucharest 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) | 56% | 30 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating CLJ-OTP
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Frequently asked questions about CLJ-OTP
The flight from Cluj-napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 48 min. 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 2 airlines: ITA Airways, Tarom.
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The Cluj-napoca-Bucharest 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.
