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Tue, 31 Dec OTP - LTN

Sat, 11 Jan LTN - OTP

£79 £74

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Sun, 09 Feb OTP - LTN

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Fri, 17 Jan OTP - LGW

Tue, 21 Jan LGW - OTP

£44 £42

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Wed, 25 Dec OTP - LTN

Wed, 01 Jan LTN - OTP

£57 £53

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Fri, 28 Feb LHR - OTP

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

460% Trains are 460% more expensive in London than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £0.5

London £2.8

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

140% The average meal is 140% more expensive in London than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £8.38

London £20

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

860% Taxis are 860% more expensive in London than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £0.5

London £4.8

Coffee Regular cappuccino

51% Coffee is 51% more expensive in London than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £2.47

London £3.72

Distance: 1299 miles

Bucharest airports

Otopeni International (OTP) How far from city centre: 5 miles

Baneasa (BBU) How far from city centre: 5 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

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Useful information for the flight from Bucharest to London

How long is the flight from Bucharest to London?

The average nonstop flight from Bucharest to London takes 3 hours 30 minutes

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Bucharest?

If you are an EU National, then you need identification to travel to London. A valid national passport and a national identity card both serve as a document to fly to London from Bucharest.

Is there a time change from Bucharest to London?

London is 2 hours behind Bucharest. The UK follows the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Romania follows the East European Time (EET)

Which airlines fly from Bucharest to London

Here are some of the airlines that provide reasonable flights between Bucharest and London:

How to find cheap flights from Bucharest to London

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When are the best times to fly from Bucharest to London

September is one of the cheapest times to go and take city breaks in London. There are far fewer visitors in the city compared to the summer months. Many of the best hotels also give great deals during this month, which can help you save money on your trip.
December is one of the most enchanted months to take a holiday in London. The city is lit up with Christmas lights and ready to welcome the its guests. Numerous events, shows, festivals and festive markets take place all over London during this time.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest is served by the Bucarest-Henri Coandă International Airport.

Useful information about Bucarest-Henri Coandă International Airport

Bucarest-Henri Coandă International Airport is located 10.3 miles north of Bucharest’s city centre.

How to get to the airport

By train – The RATB system connects the city centre to the Henri Coand? Airport via the 780 route express bus service that links it to the Gara Basarab and Gara de Nord railway stations.
By taxi – 20-25 minutes minutes
By bus – The RATB 783 route express bus service connects the city centre to the airport.

Services: The Bucharest Henri Coand? International Airport offers a host of amenities to passengers. You can shop, spend time at the cafes, bars and restaurants, get a haircut at the salon, buy medicine at the pharmacy or pray at the chapel.

Airports in London

The three airports nearest to the city centre are London City Airport, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. They get both international and domestic flights.

Useful information about London City Airport

London City Airport is located 6.9 miles east of London.

How to get to the city

By train – The London City Airport is near London Waterloo, London Bridge and Stratford International.
By taxi – 30-35 minutes
By bus – London City Airport connects to the city centre via buses 473 and 474.

The airport offers everything from retail and beauty therapy to relaxing at the lounges or eating at one of the many restaurants.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located to the west of Central London, around 14 miles away.

How to get to the city

By train – The Heathrow Express trains connect to the city centre.
By taxi – 45 to 60 minutes
By bus – The National Express coach services connect to central London (Victoria station).
By tube – The Piccadilly line underground takes you to Heathrow Airport in about 50 minutes.

Services: The Heathrow Airport is among the most coveted duty-free airports in the world. Passengers can take showers, get beauty treatments, care for their baby or relax at one of the VIP lounges. There is also free Wi-Fi and a concierge service.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located about 30 miles south of Central London.

How to get to the city

By train – The Gatwick Express connects the airport to Central London (Victoria station), with a train leaving every 15 minutes daily from 5am to 00.30am.
By taxi – Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
By bus – National Express coach services run buses at frequent, regular intervals from Gatwick Airport to central London’s Victoria Station. easyBus also runs frequent minibuses from the airport to London’s West Brompton Underground Station.

Services: Gatwick Airport has facilities like chapel and prayer room, in addition to a host of shops and lounges. They even have a sensory room.

What to do and visit in London

Tour Buckingham Palace
See the iconic city skyline from The Shard
Visit the Tower of London
Oxford Street for endless shopping opportunities
Stroll around atmospheric Covent Garden

Frequently asked questions about flights from Bucharest to London

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Bucharest to London?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Bucharest. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from Bucharest to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Bucharest to London is 15£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is London expensive to visit compared to Bucharest?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in London costs an average of 4.80 GBP, 860% more expensive than Bucharest, with a fare of 0.50 GBP, while train tickets costs 460% more in London: 2.80 GBP against 0.50 GBP in Bucharest. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 GBP in London, 139% more than the 8.38 GBP in Bucharest. The price of the coffee is around 51% more expensive in London, with an average of 3.72 GBP , while in Bucharest the coffee costs 2.47 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to London?

The most popular months to book a trip from Bucharest to London are August, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Bucharest to London?

The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Bucharest depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to London from Bucharest in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, July and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bucharest - London.

How long does the flight take to go from Bucharest to London?

The total flight time between Bucharest and London is of around 03:35 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,123 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in London compared to Bucharest?

While in Bucharest the temperatures can reach an average of 35.26 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,London's temperatures can go up to 29.01 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.09 ºC in London, compared to the -11.81 ºC average degrees reported in Bucharest. During the winter period, Bucharest can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while London have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Bucharest and London?

The main airport route flying between Bucharest and London is: Otopeni International (OTP) to Gatwick (LGW). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Wizz Air Malta. Alternatively, you can find Bucharest - London flights between Otopeni International (OTP) to Stansted (STN) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Ryanair. Pegasus Airlines. null.

Airlines with indirect flights from Bucharest to London are:

Air France, stopping in Paris for 65 minutes minimum.

Lufthansa, with 60 minutes scale in Zurich.
Pegasus Airlines, with 75 minutes scale in Istanbul.

Heathrow - Latest customer reviews

5.0 /5

Reviews: 2

5.0 /5

Hosseyn

Date 2020-01-29 Age 31-50 City Algeria

I love heathrow airport

5.0 /5

Roast1980

Date 2019-12-23 Age 31-50 City United Kingdom

International standard airport of excellence! The waiting areas did feel a little cramped, though.

Flight Duration 3 h and 35 m Flights between Bucharest and London take, on average, 3 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £15 Cheapest price for a flight between Bucharest and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Otopeni International The airport Otopeni International is the departure airport operating flights between Bucharest and London

Arriving Airport Luton International Flights departing Bucharest with London as destination arrive at Luton International