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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest to London:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 09:14
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 03:04.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bucharest to London.

A direct flight from Bucharest to London takes 3h 29m, covering 3,362 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bucharest to London range from €82 to €202, with an average of €128 over the past 12 months. Anything below €82 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the €128 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €105 return via Pescara Liberi (PSR), compared with €127 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Wizz Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bucharest to London flights are:

• British Airways: 86% on time
• Wizz Air: 80% on time
• Ryanair: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €12–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest to London flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from Bucharest to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €77, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around €6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around €7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around €9:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around €9:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around €9:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Bucharest to London may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), with arrivals available at airports in London such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucharest to London route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

One-stop flights from Bucharest to London most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Bucharest to London. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €128 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €172, a difference of €45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Bucharest and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• British Airways
• Animawings

Flying via Oradea (OMR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 14m, compared to 5h 45m via Zurich (ZRH) and 6h 18m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

London is 2 hours behind Bucharest (British Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Sondheim Theatre, and Leicester Square. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucharest to London flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

London City Airport is the closest to London city centre, and as a result, it offers the cheapest taxi fares to central locations such as King’s Cross, Piccadilly, London Bridge and more. A taxi from London City Airport to the city centre will cost you approximately £30-40, with a travel time of around 30 minutes.

Two of London’s major airports feature onsite hotels for travellers who have early return flights or simply don’t want to stray too far from the terminal. Heathrow Airport has Sofitel Heathrow and the Hilton Heathrow, and Gatwick has six onsite hotels serving nearly every terminal at several different price points. Other London airports offer hotel options near the terminals, but not directly on site.

For travellers staying in nearby hotels, Heathrow Airport offers the Hotel Hoppa airport shuttle bus. This easy connection option offers quick access to hotels within close proximity of the airport, and the buses will drop you off directly at the terminal for your departure. Hotel Hoppa fares start at around £5 one-way

Bucharest Airport features free wireless internet connection for travellers in all areas of the airport. If you’d like some peace and quiet to go with your WiFi connectivity, you can access one of the lounges in Bucharest Airport. There are three business class lounges that can be accessed for around 205 lei (£40) per 4 hours, and visitors can look forward to snacks included in the price.