Flights Sofia → Bucharest
SOF → OTP
How long is the flight from Sofia to Bucharest?
The flight from Sofia (SOF) 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 Sofia with Bucharest, using a mix of aircraft including the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-500, Airbus A320, and Airbus A321. The destination airport sees over seventeen million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role in air travel.
The Sofia (SOF) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by Qatar Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (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 Sofia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Sofia (SOF) to Bucharest (OTP) heads north-east for about 300 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Sofia 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% |
Airlines operating SOF-OTP
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Frequently asked questions about SOF-OTP
The flight from Sofia (SOF) 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: Qatar Airways, Tarom.
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The Sofia-Bucharest 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.
