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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 1:20 am.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 3h 15m, 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 London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from $111 to $303, with an average of $183 over the past 12 months. Anything below $111 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $183. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Pescara Liberi (PSR), compared to $180 for nonstop.

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 Otopeni Intl Airport flights are:

• FLYONE: 100% on time
• Ryanair: 87% on time
• British Airways: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$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 London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

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 London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

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

• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Vienna Intl (VIE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $182 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $206, a difference of $24. 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 London and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 6h 17m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 30m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 Otopeni Intl Airport are Palace of the Parliament, Arena Națională and National Theatre Bucharest. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; 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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should 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.