How many airports are there in Bucharest?

There are 2 airports in Bucharest: Bucharest Baneasa and Bucharest Otopeni.

How much are return flights from London to Bucharest?

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Bucharest is £41. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London to Bucharest?

3 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from London to Bucharest.

Which airlines fly direct from London to Bucharest?

Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair and Japan Airlines fly direct from London to Bucharest.

How many flights are there a week from London to Bucharest?

As of May 2024, there are 118 flights per week flying from London to Bucharest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Bucharest is usually June.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 9.2 miles away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from £41 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest on Tuesday, 11 June 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from London to Bucharest?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Bucharest?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Bucharest with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Bucharest is Wizz Air Malta .

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Bucharest.£41 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 3 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from London Luton on Wed, 19 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 3 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.

Bucharest.£41 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from London Luton on Tue, 11 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 26 Jun, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.

Bucharest.£50 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jan, returning Fri, 17 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from London Luton on Tue, 14 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 17 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £50, select.

Bucharest.£55 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 27 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 10 Dec, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £55, select.

Bucharest.£56 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jan, returning Sat, 1 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from London Luton on Tue, 14 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 1 Feb, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £56, select.

Bucharest.£58 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 May, returning Fri, 14 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 30 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 14 Jun, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.

Bucharest.£58 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Feb, returning Sun, 2 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 20 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 2 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.

Bucharest.£59 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 10 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 3 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 10 Dec, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Alternative London to Bucharest routes

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London to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£41
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	3 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airline	Wizz Air Malta
Average flights per week	119

Finding cheap flights from London to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

: There are 2 airports in Bucharest: Bucharest Baneasa and Bucharest Otopeni.
: The best price we found for a return flight from London to Bucharest is £41. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 3 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from London to Bucharest.
: Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair and Japan Airlines fly direct from London to Bucharest.
: As of May 2024, there are 118 flights per week flying from London to Bucharest.
: The cheapest month to fly from London to Bucharest is usually June.
: If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 9.2 miles away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from £41.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
: The cheapest airline that flies to Bucharest is Wizz Air Malta .

This information is correct as of December 2015

Airlines that fly from London to Bucharest

British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz, Blue Air and Tarom all offer direct flights from London to Bucharest, Romania. British Airways and Tarom both depart from London Heathrow, Wizz and Blue Air depart from Luton Airport and Ryanair depart from Stansted Airport. All airlines fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Terminal Information

You should arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight to Bucharest is scheduled to depart.

London Heathrow Airport

Tarom flights depart from Terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport and British Airways depart from Terminal 5. The departures lounge in both terminals offer a great selection of designer brands and restaurants such as Burberry, Harrods, Caviar House and Prunier Seafood Bar, Pret a Manger and Starbucks.

There is 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, phone and laptop charging points and premium lounges in both terminals.

London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is 30 miles north of London and has one terminal. When planning your trip you should bear in mind that gates 1-18 can take up to 15 minutes to reach from the departure lounge and you should allow enough time to reach these. Within the departures lounge shops and facilities that will be available to you include 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi, fashion and duty free shops including Kurt Geiger, Boots and Hotel Chocolat and a wide range of places to eat.

London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport is located in Essex, 30 miles north east of London. The check in hall is on the ground floor and from here you go into the departures lounge which has a small selection of shops and places to eat. Brands you will find here include The Body Shop, Hamleys, World Duty Free, Starbucks and James Martin Kitchen. There is an hour of free Wi-Fi access available.

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, which is more commonly known by its former name Bucharest Otopeni Airport is located in the town of Otenopi, 20km north of Bucharest.

The Arrivals terminal is over two floors and is connected to the departures terminal via a walkway, here there are shops, places to eat and a number of facilities which include currency exchange, a pharmacy, post office and car rental desks. Car rental companies operating from Bucharest Otenopi Airport are Avis, Autonom, Boca Autotrade, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring rent a car.

The onward travel options from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest are bus and taxi. There are two main bus services which depart from the airport. The 780 Express goes direct to Gara de Nord (Bucharest North railway station) and the 783 Express travels into the city centre every 40 minutes. A single trip is 3,5 lei.

What to expect in Bucharest

Bucharest is vibrant city full of museums, places of historical significance and hidden beauty spots waiting to be explored.

Bucharest is the ideal destination for a budget break. Although Romania is part of the EU, the currency is the Romanian Leu. You will find hotels in Bucharest, eating out and transport to be significantly cheaper than London, a typical three course meal for two will cost around 100 lei/£17, a beer is 6 lei/£1 and a bottle of wine is 15 lei/£2.50.

Bucharest has a temperate continental climate which results in hot summers and cold winters, early summers are rainy, with June being the wettest month with similar levels of rainfall to London.

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