Journey information
Overview: Bucharest to London flight
Flights from Bucharest to London depart on average 75 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 2091 km distance in 3h 20m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2091 km |
Average flight duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Flights per day 75 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 3h 20m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 00:20 |
Last flight 23:45 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Bucharest to London
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£588
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Flights per day
71
Distance
2091 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bucharest to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to London will cost around £588 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £103.
Of the 71 flights that leave Bucharest for London every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2091 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare flight and coach for Bucharest to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.1 - 5.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £105, and a flight costs an average of £25.
Distance: 2091 km
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Live departures
Bucharest to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to London flights for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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KL2700+ KL1009 | 06:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h15 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL2700+ KL1011 | 06:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h30 | 16:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL2700+ KL1013 | 06:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h25 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF6636+ AF1280 | 06:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h55 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF6636+ AF1180 | 06:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 11h40 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR111 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h00 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR3 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 27h35 | 12:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220+ QR5943 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h35 | 06:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR103 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h15 | 05:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220+ QR9709 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 27h30 | 12:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR329 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h15 | 05:55 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR7 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 28h40 | 13:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR5 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 13h15 | 21:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR220 · QR11 | 08:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h45 | 06:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1006 | 09:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h25 | 13:10 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
W43005 | 09:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h35 | 13:30 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1889 · AF1180 | 11:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h15 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1889 · AF1380 | 11:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h20 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH111+ LH5658+ LH4137 | 11:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h35 | 17:40 London City Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4137 · LH4196 | 11:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h00 | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF6637+ AF1380 | 11:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h15 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF6637+ AF1180 | 11:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h10 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
OS694 · OS339 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h20 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
OS694 · OS337 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h20 | 18:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1374+ KL1015 | 11:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h20 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1374 · KL1017 | 11:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h55 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1374+ KL1013 | 11:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h05 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LO642 · LO285 | 12:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h25 | 22:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LO642 · LO281 | 12:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h00 | 09:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
EW2491 · EW2464 | 12:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h15 | 17:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1419 · LH918 | 12:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h55 | 18:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1419 · LH920 | 12:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h00 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1419 · LH114+ LH4202 | 12:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h10 | 21:00 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
W43007 | 13:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h35 | 17:10 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR222 · QR7 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 23h00 | 13:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222 · QR11 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 16h05 | 06:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222 · QR329 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h35 | 05:55 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
QR222 · QR109 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 23h40 | 14:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222+ QR5943 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h55 | 06:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222 · QR3 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h55 | 12:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222 · QR103 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h35 | 05:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222 · QR1 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 27h05 | 17:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR222+ QR9709 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h50 | 12:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
BA885 | 14:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h30 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX1889+ LX340 | 14:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h00 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL2716+ KL1017 | 14:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h00 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LO646 · LO285 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h35 | 22:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LO646 · LO281 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 17h10 | 09:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1653 · LH2040+ LH5328 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h05 | 07:25 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1653 · LH2486 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h35 | 22:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1653+ LH4192 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h45 | 08:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1421 · LH924 | 17:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h20 | 07:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
W43009 | 17:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h15 | 20:55 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 3850 | 21:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h25 | 00:30 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
W43003 | 03:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h35 | 07:25 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1372 · KL1005 | 04:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h45 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1372+ KL1009 | 04:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h50 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1372+ KL1011 | 04:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h05 | 16:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1089 · AF1780 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h40 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1089 · AF1580 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h25 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1423 · LH902 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h40 | 09:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1089 · AF1280 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h30 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH2006+ LH5330+ LH4139 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h30 | 11:35 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
LH95 · LH904+ LH4139 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h40 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2472+ LH4139 | 04:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h20 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LX1887+ LX318 | 04:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h45 | 11:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
OS700 · OS335 | 04:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h10 | 14:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
W43001 | 05:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h35 | 08:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA889 | 06:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 3h50 | 09:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO640 · LO285 | 06:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h40 | 22:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LO640 · LO279 | 06:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 11h00 | 17:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
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Bucharest to London Flights: An Overview
Flying to London from Romania's capital is easy, with a wide range of direct connections for travellers to choose from. During the week, expect a choice of 8-12 departure times, along with 6-7 weekend flights. There's no need to change along the way, and the flight time will be approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to London?
Airlines operating flights from Bucharest to London include Blue Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and TAROM - so there's a mix of low cost carriers and premium options to suit traveller's budgets.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to London?
Flight times between Bucharest and London vary slightly. The fastest services get to London in 3 hours 20 minutes, although journey times can be as long as 3 hours 40 minutes.
How many flights are there from Bucharest to London?
Expect a wider selection of flights during the week, when between 8 and 12 flights leave Bucharest for London. The frequency dips a little at the weekend, when 6-7 flights leave Henri Coandă International Airport.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Bucharest to London?
Departure airport: Flights to London from Bucharest always depart from Henri Coandă International Airport. Travellers can either catch the 780 or 24-hours a day 783 express buses from the Gara de Nord to arrive at the departure terminal from the city centre. Expect the journey to take 40 minutes outside peak travel times and as long as 90 minutes during rush hour. The airport terminal hosts plenty of dining options and duty free shops, and travellers can also log onto the free wifi service with their smartphones or laptops.
Arrival airports: Most flights from Bucharest to London will arrive at London Luton Airport - which is a hub for low cost carriers. From there, express trains run into St Pancras station, which takes 35-40 minutes. Alternatively, National Express coaches take around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach Victoria Coach Station. Some services may also arrive at Gatwick or Stansted. Both are connected to central London via high speed rail, to Victoria and Liverpool Street stations respectively. All London airports offer free internet connectivity, so anyone who needs to make travel arrangements should be able to do so.
FAQs: Bucharest to London flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to London by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Bucharest to London generally leave from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 19.1 km away from Bucharest city centre and London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km from London city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and London
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in Departures, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs around 1€ (5 RON) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including TAROM Business Lounge.
- Located in Arrivals, open 24/7.
- Bus: 780, 783
- Train: Henri Coanda Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Parking available in the Long Term and Short Term Parking Garages, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
- Limited dining options, mainly sck bars and cafes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lost and Found located in the terminal.
- Car rental services available near the terminal.
- Bus line 783, stop Aurel Vlaicu, 8 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
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