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Flights Prague → Bucharest

PRG → OTP

1h 46m
Flight time (est.)
9.6
Average risk (Low)
3
Airlines

How long is the flight from Prague to Bucharest?

The flight from Prague (PRG) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 1h 46m. 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 Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, with Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Operated by an Airbus A319 aircraft, it serves a highly trafficked destination airport that sees over 17 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,082 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Prague (PRG) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by Czech Airlines, Travel Service, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (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 Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.

Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Prague (PRG) to Bucharest (OTP) heads south-east for about 1,082 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 46m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Bucharest it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:46
Elevation OTP
314 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~108 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Tarom (RO) 56% 30 min 0.0%

Frequently asked questions about PRG-OTP

The flight from Prague (PRG) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 1h 46m. 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 3 airlines: Czech Airlines, Travel Service, Tarom.

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

The Prague-Bucharest route is about 1,082 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.