Question 1

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Flying to Bucharest from London in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £70 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around £162. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 3

How many flights depart from London to Bucharest on average per week?

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The number of flights available between London and Bucharest is 67 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 28% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

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According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest from London. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was £44. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Bucharest for around £138.

Question 5

Which airlines fly to Bucharest?

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Wizz Air, Ryanair and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from London according to our data. Wizz Air is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Bucharest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

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The cheapest month to fly to Bucharest from London is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £72, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Bucharest from London during November instead. Flights to Bucharest in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £72.

Question 7

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Bucharest flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 8

What cabin class options are available on London to Bucharest flights?

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Bucharest flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 9

How often are flights from London to Bucharest delayed?

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Historically, on average around 20% of flights between London and Bucharest have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 127 minutes.

Question 10

How have London to Bucharest flight prices changed over time?

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As of December 2025, prices for London to Bucharest flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 11

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Bucharest?

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Ryanair, Wizz Air, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from London to Bucharest

Question 12

What is the cheapest London to Bucharest flight route?

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Fly from London Stansted to Bucharest Otopeni Intl for the best London - Bucharest flight prices

Question 13

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Bucharest flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Dan Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 14

How many flights depart from London to Bucharest on average per day?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, 9 flights take off from London and land in Bucharest each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 35% of daily flights taking off at midday.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight to Bucharest?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bucharest from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bucharest for around £201 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bucharest from London for as low as £131 on momondo.

Question 16

Can stopping save me money on London to Bucharest flights?

Accepted Answer

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to Bucharest.

Question 17

What are the benefits of the different airports in London and Bucharest?

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You can catch return or one-way flights from London to Bucharest from any of the aforementioned London airports, and they all have more or less equal facilities, including comprehensive limited mobility assistance. This makes distance and direction the main differentiators. The most convenient airport if you’re in London’s western suburbs is Heathrow, and if you’re coming from the eastern side, London City Airport is your nearest departure point, close to North Woolwich and across the Thames from Royal Arsenal. Luton and Stansted airports are about the same distance from London as each other, to the north-west and north-east, respectively. These will suit you if you’re travelling down from the Midlands to catch a flight. As all flights from London to Bucharest land at the very modern Otopeni Airport, you’ll find good passenger facilities when you land. Highlights include a Romanian winery, a barber and hairdresser, Mother and Infant Rooms, and plenty of cafés, bistros and fast-food outlets.

Question 18

What is the best way to get in and out of airports in London and Bucharest?

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London City Airport is about a 20-minute train ride from Central London on DLR from Bank DLR Station. For Heathrow, there’s a Heathrow Express train from Paddington Station that will get you there in about 15 minutes. If you prefer the bus, head to Victoria Coach Station and catch Megabus for a trip of about 30 minutes. It’s roughly a 25-minute journey by car. To get to Luton Airport, catch a Thameslink train that takes about 20 minutes. If you’re flying from Stansted, take the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street Station, which will take about 50 minutes. It’s slightly quicker to drive or take a taxi. Otopeni Airport is a little to the north of Bucharest, and you can get from there to the city centre in about 30 minutes on a Pegasus Bus. Else hire a car or catch a taxi for about a 20-minute drive.

Which cities can you get to from Bucharest Airport?

From Bucharest airport you can reach the town of Constanța on the Black Sea coast, which is over 2,000 years old. Catch a Direct Aeroport bus or a Romanian Railways train, both of which will take about 3h 50min. By hire car or taxi you can get there in about 2h 30min. Directly north and roughly in the centre of Romania lies Brașov, in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania – the mythological home of Dracula. You can reach it by train in about 4h 30min, or by Fany bus in just over five hours. It’s about a 2h 20min drive from the airport. To the east is Craiova, on the Jiu River. A train will get you there in about 4h 30min, or you can drive there in about three hours. You can keep some extra money in your pocket for these trips by booking cheap flights from London to Bucharest through momondo.

Question 19

Which airlines fly direct from London to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

You can choose from three airlines if you want to book direct flights from London to Bucharest, all of them taking around 3h 10min. Ryanair flies out of Stansted Airport (STN) a couple of times a day. If you prefer to fly from London Luton Airport (LTN), you can do so on Wizz Air, which offers mainly night flights. Blue Air departs from Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the early evening, while British Airways also flies from Heathrow, in the early afternoon. There are a few one-stop London to Bucharest flights available, operated by Lufthansa and leaving from London City Airport (LCY) in the late evening. They make a single stop at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), where you’ll change planes. These trips don’t take too much longer than the direct flights, getting you there in about 4h 30min. All flights from London to Bucharest land at Bucharest Otopeni International Airport (OTP).

Question 20

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Bucharest?

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Prices for flights from London to Bucharest are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 21

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Bucharest?

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There are 8 operators available for flights from London to Bucharest as of December 2025.

Question 22

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Bucharest.

Question 23

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

The required travel and health documents for your Bucharest trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Bucharest. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can stopping save me money on London to Bucharest flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to Bucharest.

How have London to Bucharest flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for London to Bucharest flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Bucharest?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from London to Bucharest

Which airlines fly to Bucharest?

How often are flights from London to Bucharest delayed?

Historically, on average around 20% of flights between London and Bucharest have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Bucharest flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Bucharest flights?

According to our data, Dan Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from London to Bucharest on average per day?

As of December 2025, 9 flights take off from London and land in Bucharest each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 35% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from London to Bucharest on average per week?

The number of flights available between London and Bucharest is 67 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 28% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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