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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:14
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 01:19.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Bucharest:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Bucharest takes 3h 14m, 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 London to Bucharest range from €105 to €277, with an average of €173 over the past 12 months. Anything below €105 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the €173 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 €135 return via Pescara Liberi (PSR), compared with €170 for direct.

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

• FLYONE: 100% on time
• Ryanair: 87% on time
• British Airways: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €15–€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 London to Bucharest flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from London to Bucharest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €35, which is 73% below the typical average for this route.

Since Bucharest is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) – daily rates from around €1:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• Sixt
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Near Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) – daily rates from around €1:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Wheego
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 London to Bucharest route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from London to Bucharest. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €173 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €193, a difference of €20.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• British Airways
• Animawings

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 26m, compared to 5h 44m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 6h 14m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest are Ateneul Român, RomExpo, and Sala Palatului. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Bucharest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: 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.

Express trains run from the airport’s train stop to Bucharest North railway station. The Airport train stop is 900m from the airport and is reachable by shuttle bus from the Arrivals terminal. To purchase a ticket, you can do so from the ticket office in International Arrivals area. A single fare train ticket is about 6.8 lei (around 1.3 GBP). Bus line 783 also connects the airport with the city centre, runs 24 hours a day, with a frequency every 40 minutes at night. Bus line 780 goes from the airport to main train station. A single fare bus ticket costs about 3.5 lei (around 0.7 GBP).

Taxis are available on ground floor at the exit of the Terminal. They all offer metered trips, with fares to Bucharest city centre costing between 15 lei (about 3 GBP) and 77 lei (about 15 GBP), depending on your destination, and the day and time of the trip. Licensed taxi fares are usually between 1.39 lei/km (about 0.3 GBP/km) and 3.5 lei/km (about 0.7 GBP/km).

There are four hotels just outside of Bucharest Otopeni International Airport, all within 5 minutes’ distance. The Vienna Airport Easy Airport Bucharest Hotel and Hotel Otopeni both offer a free airport shuttle service, but to reach Motel Casa Romaneasca Hotel and RIN Airport Hotel you might need to catch a taxi.

All parking lots at the airports have designated spots for passengers with reduced mobility. There are elevators and mobile platforms available inside the airport, and all restrooms are easily accessible for use by people with wheelchairs. Public phones have also been installed at adequate height. If you need assistance getting to and from the airplane, please inform the airline you’re travelling with 48 hours before departure.