Flights from London to Bucharest: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

2091 km

Distance

Direct flights to Bucharest

Weather now

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+57°F

Rain

Airports

OTP

16km

BBU

8km

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Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Bucharest:

November

2025

Flight prices from London to Bucharest

You can usually book a return flight from London to Bucharest for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Bucharest flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $136 to $136. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be July with a price range of $136 – $140.

Is Bucharest an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Bucharest with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from London to Bucharest

There are 1 airlines that fly directly from London to Bucharest: British Airways if you are departing from London. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to Henri Coanda International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday, Monday.

Airlines that have direct flights from London to Bucharest

British Airways

LHR

OTP

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Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Bucharest

There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Bucharest, including SWISS, KLM, Air Serbia, LOT - Polish Airlines and others.

SWISS

KLM

Air Serbia

LOT - Polish Airlines

Airports in Bucharest and London

Bucharest has 2 airports and London has 10 airports.

Bucharest

London

Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

http://www.bucharestairports.ro/

16 km from Bucharest city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~30 min.

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Train

~25 min.

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Subway

1 airline with direct flights

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

8 km from Bucharest city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Bucharest is better?

The closest airport to Bucharest city center is Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) with 8 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), trip will take 30 min. Most airlines like British Airways with direct flights are flying to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).

Planning a trip from London to Bucharest? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Bucharest looks currently:

Sat, 22 November

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+57°F

Rain

8 m/s

69 %

Sun, 23 November

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+46°F

Rain

7 m/s

81 %

Mon, 24 November

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+46°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

53 %

Tue, 25 November

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+48°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

60 %

Wed, 26 November

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+52°F

Rain

3 m/s

75 %

Thu, 27 November

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+43°F

Rain

7 m/s

72 %

Fri, 28 November

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+41°F

Snow

7 m/s

73 %

Sat, 29 November

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+32°F

Snow

3 m/s

100 %

Sun, 30 November

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+34°F

Snow

5 m/s

100 %

Mon, 01 December

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+34°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

86 %

Tue, 02 December

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+34°F

Snow

3 m/s

99 %

Wed, 03 December

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+36°F

Snow

8 m/s

69 %

Thu, 04 December

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+28°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

45 %

Fri, 05 December

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+27°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

51 %

Sat, 06 December

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+34°F

Snow

5 m/s

79 %

Sun, 07 December

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+32°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

68 %

How expensive is Bucharest?

Bucharest prices compared to London:

Bucharest is in average 56% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Clothing (-14%) and Sports (-23%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$11.51 vs $28.08

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$49.37 vs $112.32

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McMeal at McDonalds

$6.58 vs $11.23

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.38 vs $5.48

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.11 vs $2.81

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.02 vs $2.12

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.72 vs $1.76

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.05 vs $1.89

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$3.57 vs $4.16

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.56 vs $12.79

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.27 vs $11.55

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Banana (1kg)

$1.94 vs $2.05

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$8.22 vs $14.98

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.28 vs $3.46

Bucharest in average is 56% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Rent, Salaries prices.

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FAQ

Flying from London to Bucharest? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Bucharest?

Bucharest is served by 2 airports: Henri Coanda International Airport, Aurel Vlaicu International Airport. The nearest airport is Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located 8 km away.

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How far is it between London and Bucharest by plane?

Bucharest is around 2091 km away from London.

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What is the flight time from London to Bucharest?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from London to Bucharest.

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How good the weather is in Bucharest?

The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +30°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +75°F. Right now it is +57°F and Rain in Bucharest.

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Is there a direct connection between London and Bucharest?

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Bucharest. You can fly to Bucharest 3 days a week: Friday, Monday, Sunday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Bucharest?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from London to Bucharest: British Airways.

Bucharest guide

Bucharest themes

This is what Bucharest is known for:

Historic

Location

Bucharest is located in Romania, 2091 km away from London:

Bucharest time zone

Bucharest jest o 2 godziny przed London, gdzie teraz jest 15:06

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15:06 (GMT +0)

Time in Bucharest right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Romanian Leu equals 22.62 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 441.99 Romanian Leu.

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100 L = $22.62

Exchange rate

Visa to Romania

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Romania

Official language in Romania is Romanian. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Romanian

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Bucharest is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Bucharest generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Bucharest pros and cons

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