Flights Lisbon → Bucharest
LIS → OTP
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Bucharest?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Bucharest (OTP) 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 operates between Lisbon and Bucharest, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Bucharest handles a significant number of passengers annually, with approximately 17,001,578 travelers passing through each year.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (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 Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Bucharest (OTP) heads north-east for about 2,972 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-OTP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LIS-OTP
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Bucharest (OTP) 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.
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The Lisbon-Bucharest 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.
