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Flights Prague → Bucharest

PRG → OTP

12.4
Average risk (Low)
3
Airlines

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 12.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 46.6 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure).

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) 74% 28 min 0.0%

Frequently asked questions about PRG-OTP

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.

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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.