Journey information
Overview: London to Bucharest flight
Flights from London to Bucharest depart on average 76 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 2091 km distance in 3h 5m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2091 km |
Average flight duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Flights per day 76 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 00:20 |
Last flight 23:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£1946
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Flights per day
79
Distance
2091 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bucharest will cost around £1946 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £37.
Of the 79 flights that leave London for Bucharest every day 13 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 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 20 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 train, coach and flight for London to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. 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 flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £516.
Distance: 2091 km
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£102 Average Price Cheapest | £195 Average Price | £532 Average Price |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 49h 38m Average total duration 49h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45h 18m Average total duration 44h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
6.3 - 12.5kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Bucharest flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bucharest flights for today, Sunday 11 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR16 · QR221 | 21:30 London Heathrow Airport | 13h50 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43010 | 21:55 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 01:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FR 3846 | 05:55 London Stansted Airport | 3h25 | 09:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS340 · OS693 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 10:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS340 · OS697 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 10h25 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LX345+ LX1888 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1381+ AF6639 | 06:20 London Heathrow Airport | 11h50 | 18:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1381+ AF6634 | 06:20 London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH921 · LH1418 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 12:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1375 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 8h40 | 15:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO641 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 11:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000+ KL2701 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 13:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO643 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 17h15 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO645 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 15:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1005 | 07:45 London Stansted Airport | 3h25 | 11:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LG4606 · LG8903 | 08:00 London City Airport | 10h10 | 18:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6 · QR221 | 08:05 London Heathrow Airport | 27h15 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43004 | 08:15 London Luton Airport | 3h10 | 11:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR10 · QR221 | 08:35 London Heathrow Airport | 26h45 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR112 · QR221 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 26h40 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002+ KL1375 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 15:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1335+ AF6639 | 08:55 London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 18:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1335 · AF1088 | 08:55 London Heathrow Airport | 11h55 | 20:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1681+ AF6639 | 09:00 London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 18:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1681 · AF1088 | 09:00 London Heathrow Airport | 11h50 | 20:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR330 · QR221 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 26h20 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS332 · OS699 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 12h45 | 21:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS332 · OS697 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LX461+ LX1888 | 09:15 London City Airport | 4h35 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43002 | 09:25 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 12:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA884 | 09:40 London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 12:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5657+ LH106+ LH4156 | 09:50 London City Airport | 6h45 | 16:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1004 · KL1377 | 10:00 London Heathrow Airport | 12h30 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1004 · KL1375 | 10:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 15:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1004+ KL2717 | 10:00 London Heathrow Airport | 11h30 | 21:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO282 · LO643 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 13h20 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO282 · LO645 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 15:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2473+ LH4156 | 11:10 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 16:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1581+ AF6639 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 18:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1581 · AF1088 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h20 | 20:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006+ KL2717 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 9h45 | 21:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006 · KL1377 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 10h45 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LG4594 · LG8903 | 11:45 London City Airport | 6h25 | 18:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 7627 | 11:50 London Stansted Airport | 3h25 | 15:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR5942+ QR221 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 21h30 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43006 | 14:10 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 17:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR4 · QR221 | 14:15 London Heathrow Airport | 21h05 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
BA886 | 14:20 London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 17:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX355 · LX2817+ LX1886 | 14:25 London Heathrow Airport | 8h05 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1781 · AF1088 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 20:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR8 · QR221 | 14:55 London Heathrow Airport | 20h25 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR110 · QR221 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 19h50 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH909 · LH1422 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 21:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1010+ KL1377 | 15:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1010+ KL2717 | 15:45 London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 21:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5339+ LH2077+ LH4138 | 15:50 London Heathrow Airport | 7h15 | 23:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 7629 | 15:55 London Stansted Airport | 3h25 | 19:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH911 · LH1422 | 16:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 21:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2477+ LH4138 | 16:40 London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 23:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 7631 | 17:00 London Stansted Airport | 3h25 | 20:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1012+ KL1377 | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LX325+ LX1886 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR8071+ QR152 · QR221 | 17:25 London Heathrow Airport | 17h55 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX465+ LX1886 | 17:45 London City Airport | 4h45 | 22:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH4197 · LH4138 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 23:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43008 | 17:50 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 21:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR6255+ QR24 · QR221 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 17h10 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO280 · LO643 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO645 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 21h20 | 15:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO641 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 17h30 | 11:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
BA888 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 21:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR106 · QR219 | 18:45 London Heathrow Airport | 33h55 | 04:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR106 · QR221 | 18:45 London Heathrow Airport | 16h35 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR12 · QR219 | 18:55 London Heathrow Airport | 33h45 | 04:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR12 · QR221 | 18:55 London Heathrow Airport | 16h25 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR9711+ QR219 | 19:20 London Heathrow Airport | 33h20 | 04:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR9711+ QR221 | 19:20 London Heathrow Airport | 16h00 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from London to Bucharest
There is a wide choice of routes and airlines for travellers heading between the UK and Romanian capitals, with daily direct flights from London Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Gatwick to Bucharest. Operators include national carriers and budget airlines, with flight times averaging just over three hours. Options include early morning, afternoon and late night departures.
Which airlines fly from London to Bucharest?
British Airways and Tarom offer flights from London Heathrow to Bucharest. Budget airline Ryanair has flights from Stansted, while Wizz Air and Blue Air services depart from Luton, with an additional Wizz Air connection available from Gatwick.
How long is the flight from London to Bucharest?
The quickest flight to Bucharest is the late evening Wizz Air connection from London Luton, taking three hours to cover the 1,300-mile route east to Bucharest. Other flights take ten to fifteen minutes longer.
How many flights are there from London to Bucharest?
There are a total of nine to twelve daily direct flights to Bucharest from the London airports, with the highest frequency on Fridays and the lowest on Tuesdays. Departure options range from Ryanair's morning flight from Stansted to the late night Wizz Air service from Luton.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Bucharest?
Flights depart from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton, arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
FAQs: London to Bucharest flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bucharest 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 Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from London to Bucharest generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 19.1 km from Bucharest city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Bucharest
- 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 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 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 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
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