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Muzeul Național de Artă al României
Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Flights from Luton to Bucharest depart on average 70 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £86 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 2120 km distance in 3h 10m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2120 km |
Average flight duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Flights per day 70 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 3h 10m |
First flight 0:20 |
Last flight 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£126
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
4 h 50 m
Flights on 19 Sept
2
Distance
2120 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Luton to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Bucharest will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £28.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 2 flights from Luton to Bucharest, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 2120 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £169 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.1 - 5.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £169, while a train costs an average of £614.
Distance: 2120 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£172 Average Price | £614 Average Price | £169 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 46h 51m Average total duration 46h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52h 39m Average total duration 52h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.4 - 12.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bucharest:
A coach is £2 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Bucharest costing on average £172.
A coach is £444 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bucharest costing on average £614.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 46h 21m.
Coach takes on average 52h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bucharest flights for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W43004 | 14:05 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 19:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1781 · AF1888 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 19h05 | 12:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781 · AF1088 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781+ AF6639 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 6h15 | 23:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781+ AF6634 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 22h30 | 15:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH909 · LH1422 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 23:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH909 · LH122+ LH4138 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h40 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 1007 | 15:55 London Stansted Airport | 3h10 | 21:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1986 · TK1045 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 20:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1986 · TK1043 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1986 · TK1039 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 19h50 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1986 · TK1041 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 16h15 | 11:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1986+ TK8592 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 17h15 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2695+ LH4138 | 17:00 London Stansted Airport | 6h10 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1012 · KL1373 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 17h50 | 13:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1012 · KL1375 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 22h30 | 17:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1012 · KL1377 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1012+ KL2701 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 20h15 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LX325 · LX1886 | 17:15 London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LX325 · LX1888 | 17:15 London Heathrow Airport | 20h05 | 15:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1244 · TK1045 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 24h40 | 20:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1998 · TK1043 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 12h35 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1998 · TK1041 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 15h25 | 11:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1998 · TK1039 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 19h00 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1244 · TK1039 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 19h00 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1244 · TK1041 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 15h25 | 11:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1998 · TK1045 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 24h40 | 20:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1281 · AF1888 | 17:35 London Heathrow Airport | 16h50 | 12:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1244 · TK1043 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 12h35 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1281+ AF6634 | 17:35 London Heathrow Airport | 20h15 | 15:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1244+ TK8598 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 29h25 | 1:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1998+ TK8592 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 16h25 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1244+ TK8592 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 16h25 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1998+ TK8598 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 29h25 | 1:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2479+ LH4138 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43006 | 17:50 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 23:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX465+ LX1886 | 18:05 London City Airport | 5h05 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO641 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 17h40 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO643 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO639 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 27h05 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO645 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 21h35 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1972 · TK1041 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 14h30 | 11:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1972 · TK1043 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 11h40 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1972 · TK1045 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 23h45 | 20:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1972 · TK1039 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 18h05 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1972+ TK8598 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 28h30 | 1:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1972+ TK8592 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 15h30 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 7627 | 19:10 London Stansted Airport | 3h10 | 0:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1014 · KL1375 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 20h25 | 17:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1014 · KL1373 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 13:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1014+ KL2701 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 18h10 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1181 · AF1888 | 19:45 London Heathrow Airport | 14h40 | 12:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1181+ AF6634 | 19:45 London Heathrow Airport | 18h05 | 15:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
BA878 | 20:05 London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 1:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2481+ LH4136 | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 13h35 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1016 · KL1373 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 14h05 | 13:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1016 · KL1375 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 18h45 | 17:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1016+ KL2701 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 16h30 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43008 | 21:50 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 3:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
A2655 | 22:05 London Gatwick Airport | 3h10 | 3:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1984 · TK1043 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1984 · TK1045 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 19h35 | 20:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1984 · TK1041 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 10h20 | 11:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1984 · TK1039 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 13h55 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1984+ TK8592 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 11h20 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1984+ TK8598 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 24h20 | 1:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 5:55 Luton | 3h25 | 9:20 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:30 Luton | 6h15 | 14:45 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Open-air museum with traditional houses, churches and farm buildings moved from across Romania, ideal for architecture and folklore.
Museum in Ceaușescu’s former residence, showing preserved private rooms, décor and daily life inside the late communist elite.
Atmospheric historic quarter with churches, inns, small lanes and restored buildings, ideal for walking and seeing old Bucharest.
Elegant central avenue linking major squares, theatres and historic buildings; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and atmosphere.
Large landscaped park around Herăstrău Lake with promenades, boat rentals and green space for a relaxed break from central traffic.
Sarmale are cabbage rolls stuffed with minced pork and rice, slowly cooked and often served with polenta. They are a festive Romanian staple.
Mici are skinless grilled minced meat rolls seasoned with garlic and spices. They are a beloved street and barbecue classic in Bucharest.
Ciorbă de burtă is a rich sour tripe soup with garlic, vinegar and cream. It is one of Romania’s most iconic traditional soups.
Elegant dining room showcasing modern Romanian cooking and tasting menus in a polished central setting.
Historic beer hall serving Romanian classics, grilled meats and local beer in a lively old-town setting.
Stylish restaurant focused on Romanian cuisine with refined plating and a more contemporary dining room.
Budget-friendly for a European capital: hotels, meals and public transport are generally cheaper than in Western and Central European city breaks.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up or add 5-10% for taxis, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
Official public transport app
Aeroport Henri Coandă, Bucharest -> Gara de Nord, Bucharest
Flights between Luton and Bucharest put Romania's capital well within reach of those who live near the Bedfordshire airport. Travellers can choose between 7-11 weekday flights and 8-12 flights at weekends. Changes aren't required, and journey times will be between three hours and three hours 20 minutes.
Flights to Bucharest from Luton are provided by British Airways, Ryanair, BlueAir, WizzAir and TAROM, so whenever travellers need to make the trip, they will have plenty of airline choices.
Travellers can expect flights to Bucharest from Luton to take between three hours and three hours 20 minutes. No changes will be needed at any stage.
The Luton to Bucharest route is very well served by major airlines and finding a convenient departure slot should be easy. On any given day, there will be from 7-12 direct options, with flights leaving from around breakfast time until shortly before 10:00 p.m. Flight frequencies are roughly similar on weekdays and at weekends.
Departure airport: All flights to Bucharest from Luton will take off from London Luton Airport. Located just outside the town itself, Luton Airport is easily accessible via rail connections. Local travellers can take the train to the airport in five minutes or use local buses. Those coming from London can catch trains from Kings Cross, which take about 40 minutes to reach the departure terminals. Trains also run to Luton from Midlands cities, so it's very well connected. At the airport, expect a wide range of shops and cafes. All passengers benefit from four hours of free WiFi as well.
Arrival airport: Flights from London Luton will arrive at Bucharest's Henri Coanda Airport. After touching down, the best way for arrivals to reach central Bucharest is probably via the Henri Coanda Express. These trains run from the airport to Bucharest North station. Buses are also plentiful and the 780 is particularly handy, running to the centre of town. There are also car rental offices in the arrivals hall and taxis waiting outside. Allow 40-60 minutes for the journey into town, traffic permitting.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

Most Luton to Bucharest flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Bucharest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 2 km from Bucharest city centre. Public transport options include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Arrivals and Departures.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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