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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 3:03 am.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to London takes 3h 28m, covering 1,293 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to London range from $90 to $218, with an average of $138 over the past 12 months. Anything below $90 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 56% above the route average of $138. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $118 round-trip via Pescara Liberi (PSR), compared to $137 for nonstop.

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

• British Airways: 87% on time
• Ryanair: 79% on time
• Wizz Air: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $13–$100 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to London flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $83, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

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

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

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

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to London usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and may arrive at 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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Otopeni Intl Airport to London route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to London route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $139 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $199, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• British Airways
• Animawings
• FLYONE Romania

Flying via Oradea (OMR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 5h 25m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 37m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

London is 2 hours behind Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (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, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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

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