Tarom Tarom RO261 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Tarom flight RO261 from Bucharest to Istanbul (OTP-IST): Flight RO261 has safely landed at Istanbul Airport (IST) 09:19 (local time), about 6m early.
Mon, Oct 19
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
1h 50m
Check-in Counter
C70-C75
Boarding Gate
34
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
23A
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
C70-C75
Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 50m
Check-in Counter
A,B,C
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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RO261
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RO156
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Tel Aviv (TLV)
Bucharest (BUH)
Bucharest (BUH)
Scheduled: 03:05
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10m late
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RO261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the RO261 flight from Bucharest to Istanbul on 10/20/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 11m. The aircraft has 160 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
12y, 11m
Seats
160
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
107 cm
More legroom than on 15% of flights
48 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for RO261
Trip.com historical records show that the last RO261 flight departed on Mon, Oct 19 from OTP at approximately 07:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 09:07.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 08:09 | 09:25 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 07:36 | 09:00 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 07:45 | 09:11 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 07:53 | 09:07 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | 738 | 08:30 | 09:19 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT72 | 07:35 | 09:25 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT72 | 07:35 | 09:25 | Scheduled |
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RO261 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of RO261 is 90% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ro261?
Flight ro261 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 09:19 (updated Oct 20, 2026).Is flight ro261 on time today?
Flight ro261 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 09:19; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight ro261 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ro261 is scheduled to depart at 08:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:30, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 20, 2026).When is flight ro261 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ro261 is scheduled to arrive at 09:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:19. Status is Arrived as of Oct 20, 2026.What route does flight ro261 fly?
Flight ro261 is operated by Tarom from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.How can I check real-time status for flight ro261?
Track flight ro261 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ro261 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ro261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 20, 2026). Contact Tarom or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ro261 departed from Bucharest?
Flight ro261 has already left Bucharest and completed its journey. Departure was 08:30; actual arrival 09:19.What is the seat configuration for flight ro261?
Flight ro261 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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