Tarom RO261 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the RO261 flight operated by Tarom on Oct 22, 2026, scheduled to fly from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST), has a change in flight status: the original departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 07:58 , with a new arrival time of 09:17 . Trip.com will continue to provide the latest updates on this flight.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m early
1h 50m
Check-in Counter
C70-C75
Boarding Gate
38
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
20B
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Delayed
Your flight is about 23m late
1h 50m
Check-in Counter
C70-C75
Boarding Gate
34
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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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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RO266
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Istanbul (IST)
Bucharest (BUH)
Bucharest (BUH)
Scheduled: 01:00
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34m early
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RO261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the RO261 flight from Bucharest to Istanbul on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 8m. The aircraft has 68 seats.
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
6y, 8m
Seats
68
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
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for RO261
Trip.com historical records show that the last RO261 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from OTP at approximately 07:39. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 08:56.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| 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 | 09:20 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 07:39 | 08:56 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 07:58 | 09:17 | Delayed |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | AT76 | 07:35 | 09:25 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Bucharest (OTP) | Istanbul (IST) | 738 | 08:10 | 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 is delayed by about 23 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 07:58 / 09:17 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ro261 on time today?
Flight ro261 is delayed by about 23 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 07:58 / 09:17. Watch for gate changes.Has flight ro261 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ro261 is scheduled to depart at 07:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:58, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 22, 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 09:17. Status is Delayed as of Oct 22, 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 50 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.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 (Delayed, updated Oct 22, 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 not left Bucharest (OTP) yet and is delayed by about 23 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 07:58.What is the seat configuration for flight ro261?
Flight ro261 usually flies a Alenia ATR 72 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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