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Cheapest round-trip
$144
Typical prices: $230-$334
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Tue 10/13Tue 10/27
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Cheapest one-way
$90
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Mon 9/14
LGW - OTP • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from London to Bucharest (LON-OTP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Bucharest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Bucharest

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27
British Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 1:20 am
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OTP
3h 15mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 6:10 pm
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LHR
3h 30mnonstop
$144British Airways
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16
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9:05 am - 6:40 pm
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OTP
7h 35m
1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:00 am
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LGW
14h 40m
1 stop
$151Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Nov 5
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7:35 pm - 12:50 am
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OTP
3h 15mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:50 am
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3h 50mnonstop
$153British Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Nov 5
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8:05 pm - 1:20 am
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OTP
3h 15mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:50 am
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3h 50mnonstop
$153British Airways
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Nov 7
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8:05 pm - 1:20 am
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OTP
3h 15mnonstop
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8:05 am - 10:00 am
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3h 55mnonstop
$153British Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25
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6:55 am - 7:05 pm
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OTP
10h 10m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 11:05 pm
OTP
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LGW
11h 55m
1 stop
$157Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17
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6:00 am - 3:55 pm
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OTP
7h 55m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 9:20 pm
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3h 20mnonstop
$160Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:55 am - 6:35 pm
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OTP
9h 40m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 10:40 pm
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5h 20m
1 stop
$244Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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5:50 pm - 1:10 am
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5h 20m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 10:40 pm
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5h 20m
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$246Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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4:25 pm - 1:10 am
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6h 45m
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7:20 pm - 10:40 pm
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$258Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Bucharest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Bucharest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport from London usually cost between $220 and $349 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $144 on British Airways (Oct 13-Oct 27).

What is the cheapest London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport costs $74 on the route between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP). Over the past month, flights between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) were, on average, 68% cheaper than other London-Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport routes. This is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Bucharest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For London to Bucharest, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Bucharest back to London, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $83 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $322 and $308 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $356, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Bucharest

 
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Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 50% lower on average.

When to book flights from London to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Bucharest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to Bucharest flights

  • What public transport options are available from Bucharest Otopeni International airport to the city centre?

    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).

  • How much is a taxi fare from Bucharest Otopeni International Airport to the city centre?

    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).

  • Which airport hotels are available at Bucharest Otopeni International Airport?

    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.

  • What are the available facilities for disabled passengers at Bucharest Otopeni International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $144 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Bucharest?

    A passport is required to fly from London to Bucharest.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Bucharest?

    London has 3 major airports: London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Stansted. Bucharest Otopeni Intl is the only airport in Bucharest. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Gatwick Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Bucharest?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Bucharest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Bucharest?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Bucharest, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Bucharest?

    There are nonstop flights from London to Bucharest on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Bucharest, Ryanair or Wizz Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Bucharest are Ryanair and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $133 and an overall rating of 6.9, Ryanair is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $228 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Bucharest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Bucharest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Bucharest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bucharest from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Bucharest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bucharest with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Bucharest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bucharest from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $204 or less one-way and $333 or less round-trip.
  • Bucharest has two airports but all flights from London to Bucharest land in Bucharest Otopeni International Airport. Many airlines offer direct flights including Ryanair, Wizz Air, Blue Air, British Airways, TAROM, flying from five of the London airports. The only London airport not connected to Bucharest is London Southend Airport.
  • British Airways, TAROM and Ryanair offer the most leg room amongst the airlines that offer flights from London to Bucharest. Amongst those, TAROM and British Airways include a checked in luggage allowance of 23kg, while for Wizz Air and Ryanair you have to pay extra for any checked in bags.
  • There are three lounges available at Bucharest Otopeni International Airport. The TAROM airline business lounge, Mastercard business lounge, and Satellite business lounge are all located at the International Terminal and are all open 24 hours a day. The lounges offer a relaxed environment, some snacks and drinks, a business area and a smoking area.
  • Mothers travelling with babies can head to the Mother and Baby room which is available if they need to change diapers and feed their babies. The room is open 24 hours, and you can enquire at the information desk about its availability. All toilets are also equipped for travellers with kids.
  • If you have a bit of free time at Bucharest Otopeni International Airport, and if you are there on the right day, you can do one of the airport tours on offer. There are four different tours, with lengths varying between 90 minutes and 3 hours. They are available on the second last Friday of the month and the last Saturday of the month, starting at 10am.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Bucharest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl.
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Direct departures

London to Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Monday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

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Tuesday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

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Wednesday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +2 more

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Thursday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

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Friday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Animawings,British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

British Airways,Ryanair,Wizz Air

British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +2 more

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Direct returns

Bucharest Otopeni Intl to London

Monday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Animawings,British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Animawings,British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +2 more

Animawings,British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Animawings,British Airways, +2 more

Friday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Animawings,British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

British Airways,Ryanair,Wizz Air

British Airways,Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Animawings,British Airways,Ryanair, +2 more

Animawings,British Airways, +3 more

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