Flying from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is 2 hours behind Bucharest. London Gatwick Airport is located in London.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with 20 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OTP to LGW is the 11:40 Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 12:50 with Wizz Air Malta.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to LGW, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
When jetting out of OTP, you can take a direct flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport with Wizz Air Malta.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Bucharest to LGW departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGW if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$71 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport. Return flights start from $182. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Bucharest to LGW.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Bucharest to LGW. There's no need to check every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in February when it's quieter.
Schedule your flight from Bucharest to LGW for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to London Gatwick Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
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