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Flights from London to Bucharest

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Bucharest over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £15 and round-trip tickets from £38.

Displayed flight fares from London to Bucharest are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Bucharest

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from to Bucharest?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from to Bucharest in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from to Bucharest is January, with an average price of £26. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching £125.

£125
£76
£26
0
    Cheapest
  • £82
    May
  • £57
    Jun
  • £125
    Jul
  • £61
    Aug
  • £27
    Sep
  • £33
    Oct
  • £32
    Nov
  • £83
    Dec
  • £26
    Jan
  • £39
    Feb
  • £36
    Mar
  • £55
    Apr

What is the cheapest month for return flights from to Bucharest?

Average price of return flights from to Bucharest purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from to Bucharest, with an average price of £96. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £250.

£250
£173
£96
£19
    Cheapest
  • £137
    May
  • £131
    Jun
  • £199
    Jul
  • £250
    Aug
  • £143
    Sep
  • £143
    Oct
  • £122
    Nov
  • £215
    Dec
  • £96
    Jan
  • £142
    Feb
  • £147
    Mar
  • £205
    Apr

During the Spring bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from London to Bucharest during Spring bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Spring bank holiday is scheduled for May 25. The lowest flight fares from London to Bucharest are available on May 27, starting from £38.

£476
£257
£38
0
    Cheapest
  • £476
    21
    May
  • £156
    22
  • £172
    23
  • £120
    24
  • £85
    25
  • £103
    26
  • £38
    27

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Bucharest (BUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air Malta offers one-way fares as low as £15 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LTN to OTP on Mon, Jun 8), while Wizz Air Malta offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £38 departing on Mon, Jun 8 and returning on Fri, Jun 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Bucharest with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Malta Ryanair Anima Wings Aviation British Airways Fly One Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 14 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Bucharest (BUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Bucharest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 48 flight per week flying from London to Bucharest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Wizz Air Malta: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- W43004 (14:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Bucharest, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jun 8, with one-way flights priced at just £15.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Bucharest travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Bucharest is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest on May 29, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at £34.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bucharest, with London Luton Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (LTN-OTP) is by far the most common option on this route: Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).
  • The time difference between Bucharest and London is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights London to Bucharest

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How to Search for Cheap Flights London to Bucharest

If you want to get the best deal possible on flights London to Bucharest, then look no further than Trip.com.

Trip.com gives you the ability to compare prices across all available airlines, all available airports, at any time of the day or year. Its price charts can help you see when the price will reach its lowest point, and there’s even a notification system to alert you when the dropping.

That means, when you’re searching for flights London to Bucharest, you can find all you need on one convenient platform.

How to Buy Cheap Flights London to Bucharest

When you’re searching for cheap flights London to Bucharest, there are three factors that will affect the price of your ticket. Those are the time of year you choose to fly, the airline you choose to fly with, and the time of day you fly on.

Of course you’ll find that off-peak times – like in September after the summer holidays – are considerably cheaper than July and August. You’ll also notice that flying early in the morning or late and night will net you savings on the airfare. Finally, some airlines are geared towards providing super low-budget tickets.

Grasp these three factors and you’ll have the winning combination to bag the cheapest flights London to Bucharest possible!

When Can I Find Cheapest Flight?

Check out Trip.com’s handy price charts for fares on flights London to Bucharest and you’ll see if you fly in October you can grab a ticket for a little as GBP10. Really! You can fly across Europe for less than the price of a taxi across town.

Be sure to pay attention to the time of the flight as well – very often the early flights London to Bucharest are the real savers. If you can get to the airport in London for 08:35 or even earlier at 06:40, you can be sure you’ve got a bargain deal.

These are all things you need to take into account – and Trip.com can help you!

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About Airport

One of the most stressful things about travelling is getting to your departure airport and getting from the arrival airport to your final destination. Are you going to the right terminal? Do you know which train or bus to get, and what the schedule is?

Let Trip.com point you in the right direction!

Airport Providing Direct Flights London to Bucharest

When it comes to airports, you are spoiled for choice in London! For flights London to Bucharest, there are routes operating from 3 airports – Heathrow (LHR), Stansted (STN), and Luton (LTN).

Perhaps there’s one you might prefer due to geographical proximity – sometimes convenience conquers all!

But you also might find that your preferred airline is only running out of one particular airport – in which case, you’ll have to be flexible.

Read on to see the details for flights London to Bucharest...

Airports in Bucharest

In fact there are 2 airports in Bucharest, but the smaller and older airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – no longer serves commercial traffic. And if it’s a charter plane you’re seeking, you’re in the wrong place!

The airport you’ll be travelling to on flights London to Bucharest is Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), previously known as Otopeni.

Advantages to Take Flights from Different Airports in London

When it comes to choosing the best airport in London to fly out of, it’s very much as case of “swings and roundabouts”, as we say in the UK.

The airport operating the cheapest flights London to Bucharest in Stansted, but at 40 miles out of the city centre, it’s a long way out of town. Luton, too, isn’t particularly close, lying 29 miles to the northwest.

The airport closest to the city, Heathrow, is unfortunately operating the more expensive flights London to Bucharest. These are all things to take into account, as you’ll need to plan your transport expenses to and from each airport. And of course, plan your time as well!

How to Get to Airports in London

By travel time alone, Heathrow is the most convenient airport for flights London to Bucharest. It’s only 15 mins on the Heathrow Express from Paddington to the airport.

The Stansted Express, by comparison, takes 47 mins to get you from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport.

Luton Airport doesn’t have its own express, but 35 mins on train and shuttle bus will get you there from London St Pancras Station.

Terminal Information of Airports in London

If you’re heading to Stansted for your flights London to Bucharest, then you’ll be delighted to know there’s only 1 terminal. So no room for confusion!

Luton Aiport is in the same situation. Several of London’s airports have no room to increase their number of terminals – that’s why they’ve kept building new airports!

Heathrow, however, is a behemoth. With 5 terminals altogether, it’s like a city in itself. Never fear, Trip.com is here with the answer. For flights London to Bucharest, it’s Terminal 5 you’re looking for.

Airport Information in Bucharest

When you get to Bucharest, there’s only 1 terminal. Simple as that. When it comes to getting out of the airport on public transport, you have 2 options – the express bus, or the train.

The bus is cheap and runs frequently. However, as is common with buses, it can get crowded and stuck in traffic. You should plan 50 mins for your journey on the bus.

The train runs between the airport and Gara de Nord, every 40 mins. There are both express services and local services, which you can choose depending on your destination.

About Airline

You have a grand choice of 4 airlines operating routes for flights London to Bucharest. There’s Ryanair, who operate out of Stansted. There’s the delightfully-named Wizz Air, Hungary’s ultra-low-cost airline, who run from Luton. Then there’s Tarom and the good old British Airways, both of whom operate from Heathrow.

About Bucharest

While you’re there, be sure to visit the beautiful and picturesque Parcul Herastrau. With pristine and serene scenery, clear waters, and a large variety of birds, it’s a wonderful way to spend a morning o afternoon in Bucharest.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.