OTP
Bucharest
LHR
London
Bucharest to London
Flight Compensation
Bucharest to London — TAROM's busiest European route.
OTP–LHR is TAROM's busiest European route, connecting Bucharest with London Heathrow. This route serves both business travellers and the large Romanian community in the UK. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
2,230 km
Route distance
3h 30m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · OTP departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
OTP–LHR is a busy diaspora and business route with average delays of 45 minutes.
Our Success Rate
70%
on OTP–LHR claims
Average Payout
€365
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak, Romanian diaspora travel
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes OTP–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies to OTP departures. Romanian law has a 3-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates OTP–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
TAROM
ROAvg Delay
45min
Claim Success
70%
How RO Resists Claims on This Route
TAROM cites 'operational reasons' and LHR slot restrictions — both foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on OTP–LHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
LHR Slot Restrictions
~30% of delays
Heathrow capacity management causes ground delays.
NATS flow control is foreseeable. Claim valid.
OTP Ground Handling
~30% of delays
Bucharest airport ground handling delays.
Foreseeable operational issues. Claim valid.
04How We Handle OTP–LHR Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the OTP–LHR specific cause
File with TAROM citing EC261. Romanian 3-year limitation period applies.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to AACR if rejected.
05EC261 on OTP–LHR
EC261 applies because OTP is a EU airport
Your departure airport (OTP, Bucharest) is in Romania. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
AACR (Autoritatea Aeronautică Civilă Română)
Claim Time Limit
3 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew OTP–LHR.
Does EC261 apply on TAROM OTP–LHR flights?
Yes. EC261 applies to all flights departing from EU airports. TAROM is an EU carrier. You're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your OTP → LHR Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to AACR (Autoritatea Aeronautică Civilă Română) if needed.