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Flights from London to Bucharest

Airlines operating flights from London to Bucharest

Choose from 11 airlines flying from London to Bucharest, including Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair and British Airways. Wizz Air Malta currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Wizz Air Malta logo Wizz Air Malta
Ryanair logo Ryanair
British Airways logo British Airways
Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
Anima Wings Aviation logo Anima Wings Aviation
easyJet logo easyJet
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
HiSky Airlines logo HiSky Airlines
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Swiss Airlines logo Swiss Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Bucharest according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Bucharest over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from DKK 126 and round-trip tickets from DKK 292.

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.

Flight details for London to Bucharest

The distance between London and Bucharest is 2,085.39km. It takes around 3 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from London to Bucharest. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceDKK 126
Cheapest return ticket priceDKK 292
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,085.39km
Average flight time3 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Flight statistics for the London–Bucharest route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Bucharest

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Bucharest is Mar, with an average price of DKK 219. The most expensive month is usually Jul, with average prices reaching DKK 1,039.

DKK 1,039
DKK 629
DKK 219
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    Cheapest
  • DKK 232
    Jan
  • DKK 318
    Mar
  • DKK 219
    Mar
  • DKK 728
    Apr
  • DKK 413
    May
  • DKK 475
    Jun
  • DKK 1,039
    Jul
  • DKK 508
    Aug
  • DKK 225
    Sep
  • DKK 272
    Oct
  • DKK 267
    Nov
  • DKK 690
    Dec

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

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Mar is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Bucharest, with an average price of DKK 805. Aug is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as DKK 2,081.

DKK 2,081
DKK 1,443
DKK 805
DKK 167
    Cheapest
  • DKK 953
    Jan
  • DKK 1,032
    Mar
  • DKK 805
    Mar
  • DKK 1,486
    Apr
  • DKK 1,211
    May
  • DKK 1,089
    Jun
  • DKK 1,654
    Jul
  • DKK 2,081
    Aug
  • DKK 1,184
    Sep
  • DKK 1,183
    Oct
  • DKK 1,012
    Nov
  • DKK 1,788
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from London to Bucharest on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from London to Bucharest is Tue. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Fri as fares are usually the highest.

DKK 813
DKK 706
DKK 599
DKK 491
  • DKK 680
    Mon
  • DKK 598
    Tue
  • DKK 648
    Wed
  • DKK 685
    Thu
  • DKK 812
    Fri
  • DKK 735
    Sat
  • DKK 750
    Sun

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 DKK 126 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LTN to OTP on Mon, Feb 23), while Wizz Air Malta offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from DKK 292 departing on Sat, Jan 31 and returning on Fri, Feb 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Bucharest with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Malta Ryanair British Airways Wizz Air UK Anima Wings Aviation 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 19 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 67 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/-/T/W/T/F/S -- W43002 (09:39) Ryanair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FR7627 (15:16)
  • 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, Feb 23, with one-way flights priced at just DKK 126.
    · 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 January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Bucharest on January 31, 2026 with Wizz Air Malta, with prices starting at DKK 239.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bucharest, with London Luton Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (LTN-OTP) is by far the most common option on this route: Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) Bucharest Henri Coanda 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from London to Bucharest

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from London to Bucharest?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from London to Bucharest on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from London to Bucharest is Ryanair, with an average fare of DKK 585.

DKK 248
DKK 585
DKK 923
DKK 1,261
DKK 1,598
Ryanair
DKK 585
Ryanair
Wizz Air Malta
DKK 680
Wizz Air Malta
Wizz Air UK
DKK 1,111
Wizz Air UK
AEGEAN
DKK 1,115
AEGEAN
Dan Air
DKK 1,211
Dan Air
British Airways
DKK 1,598
British Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from London to Bucharest?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from London to Bucharest on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from London to Bucharest is Wizz Air Malta, operating 32 flights per week.

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8
20
32
Wizz Air Malta
32
Wizz Air Malta
Ryanair
31
Ryanair
American Airlines
17
American Airlines
British Airways
17
British Airways
Japan Airlines
10
Japan Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
8
Royal Air Maroc

How many flights fly from London to Bucharest each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from London to Bucharest on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from London to Bucharest are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

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70
53
37
Highest
75
Mon
53
Tue
53
Wed
65
Thu
86
Fri
73
Sat
67
Sun