Journey information
Overview: Luton to Bucharest flight
Flights from Luton to Bucharest depart on average 74 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £19 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 15m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2120 km |
Average flight duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Flights per day 74 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 3h 15m |
First flight 0:20 |
Last flight 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Luton to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£284
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Flights per day
90
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 £284 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £123.
Of the 90 flights that leave Luton for Bucharest every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2120 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 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 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.
W430029:003h20London Luton Airport14:20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1231One-way0 changes
W4300821:503h20London Luton Airport3:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1231One-way0 changes
W4300414:053h20London Luton Airport19:25Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1331One-way0 changes
PC1174 · PC3610:2015h25London Stansted Airport17:45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1561One-way1 change
FR 100718:003h10London Stansted Airport23:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1741One-way0 changes
FR 100718:003h10London Stansted Airport23:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1741One-way0 changes
FR 100515:353h10London Stansted Airport20:45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1741One-way0 changes
FR 38467:553h10London Stansted Airport13:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£2901One-way0 changes
BA87410:103h15London Heathrow Airport15:25Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1771One-way0 changes
BA87820:053h15London Heathrow Airport1:20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£3271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Luton to Bucharest
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 flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.1 - 5.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £523.
Distance: 2120 km
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6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 25m Average total duration 57h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45h 54m Average total duration 45h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
6.4 - 12.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Luton to Bucharest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bucharest flights for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:00 Luton | 3h25 | 20:25 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 6 May | |||||
PC1174 · PC361 | 0:20 London Stansted Airport | 15h25 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ OS340 · OS693 | 1:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 8h50 | 12:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ AF1681 · AF1088 | 1:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 19h50 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ BA874 | 1:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 11h50 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ AF1681 · AF1088 | 3:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 17h50 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ KL1002 · KL1375 | 3:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 11h45 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ BA874 | 3:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 9h50 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ AF1681 · AF1088 | 4:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 17h05 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ BA874 | 4:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 9h05 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ AF1781 · AF1088 | 4:20 Luton, Station Interchange | 17h05 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX240+ BA874 | 5:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 8h15 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX240+ KL1004 · KL1375 | 5:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 10h10 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX240+ AF1781 · AF1088 | 5:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 16h15 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ AF1781 · AF1088 | 5:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 15h40 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ KL1010+ KL1377 | 5:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 17h10 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ KL1006 · KL1377 | 5:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 17h10 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX345+ LX1888 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 15:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS340 · OS697 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 10h05 | 18:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS340+ OS695 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 15:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS340 · OS693 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 12:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1381+ AF6634 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 7h35 | 15:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO639 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 14h45 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO643 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 17h20 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1375 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 8h50 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000+ KL2701 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO645 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO641 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH923 · LH1416 | 7:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 16:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ AF1781 · AF1088 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 13h30 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ LX325 · LX1886 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 15h15 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 3846 | 7:55 London Stansted Airport | 3h10 | 13:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230+ KL1010+ KL1377 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 15h00 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4235+ LH1416 | 8:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 16:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002 · KL1375 | 8:40 London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002+ KL2717 | 8:40 London Heathrow Airport | 13h05 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1681+ AF6639 | 8:55 London Heathrow Airport | 11h40 | 22:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1681 · AF1088 | 8:55 London Heathrow Airport | 12h30 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W43002 | 9:00 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 14:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS332 · OS697 | 9:05 London Heathrow Airport | 7h00 | 18:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5657+ LH1416 | 9:15 London City Airport | 5h05 | 16:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ KL1010+ KL1377 | 9:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 13h30 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ BA878 | 9:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 13h55 | 1:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ AF1781 · AF1088 | 9:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 12h00 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1004 · KL1375 | 9:55 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 17:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1004+ KL2717 | 9:55 London Heathrow Airport | 11h50 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1004 · KL1377 | 9:55 London Heathrow Airport | 13h00 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
BA874 | 10:10 London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 15:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO282 · LO639 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 10h55 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO282 · LO645 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO282 · LO643 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 13h30 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO282 · LO641 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ BA878 | 11:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 12h10 | 1:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ LX325 · LX1886 | 11:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 12h00 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ OS338 · OS691 | 11:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 19h55 | 9:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1581 · AF1088 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h55 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1581+ AF6639 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h05 | 22:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006+ KL2717 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 10h00 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006 · KL1377 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 11h10 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ BA878 | 12:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 11h15 | 1:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ OS338 · OS691 | 12:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 19h00 | 9:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ LX325 · LX1886 | 12:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 11h05 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS334+ OS699 | 12:20 London Heathrow Airport | 9h50 | 0:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX240+ BA878 | 12:30 Luton, Station Interchange | 10h50 | 1:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX240+ LX325 · LX1886 | 12:30 Luton, Station Interchange | 10h40 | 1:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX240+ OS338 · OS691 | 12:30 Luton, Station Interchange | 18h35 | 9:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
W43004 | 14:05 London Luton Airport | 3h20 | 19:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1010+ KL1377 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 0:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1010+ KL2717 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 7h00 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ LY318 · LY571 | 15:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 28h00 | 21:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
NX230+ BA878 | 15:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 8h10 | 1:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
NX230+ KL1016+ KL1373 | 15:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 19h50 | 13:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1781+ AF6639 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 22:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781 · AF1088 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 23:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH909 · LH1422 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 23:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1005 | 15:35 London Stansted Airport | 3h10 | 20:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Flights from Luton to 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.
Which airlines fly from Luton to Bucharest?
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.
How long is the flight from Luton to Bucharest?
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.
How many flights are there from Luton to Bucharest?
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.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Luton to Bucharest?
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.
FAQs: Luton to Bucharest flights
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Bucharest
- 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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