Flights Warsaw → Bucharest
WAW → OTP
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Bucharest?
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 1h 35m. 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 Warsaw, where the airport opened in 1934, with Bucharest. This busy route serves a destination airport that handles over seventeen million passengers annually, making it a significant link between two important European cities.
The Warsaw (WAW) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by LOT Polish Airlines, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (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 Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Warsaw (WAW) to Bucharest (OTP) heads south-east for about 925 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 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 WAW-OTP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about WAW-OTP
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 1h 35m. 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: LOT Polish Airlines, Tarom.
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The Warsaw-Bucharest route is about 925 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.
