Flying from London to Bucharest: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Bucharest, you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Disembark at Bucharest's major hub, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
A direct flight from London to Bucharest takes on average 3 hours 13 minutes. The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, meaning it's 2 hours ahead of London.
The busiest route for flights from London to Bucharest is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Choose from 29 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to OTP is the 08:45 British Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 19:40 with British Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to Bucharest. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can enter Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap flight from London to Bucharest, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Bucharest leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your journey at LHR and arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from London to Bucharest taking off from LHR.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from London to Bucharest. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Bucharest. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between London Heathrow Airport and Bucharest:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from London to Bucharest? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Bucharest. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bucharest
Currently, 22 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bucharest. The cheapest price for a return flight is 44 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 7 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from London to Bucharest.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Bucharest. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from London to Bucharest. July is the busiest month for a trip to Bucharest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Schedule your flight from London to Bucharest for August if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from London to Bucharest, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
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