Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
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London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (FCO, CIA) VY6225, FR3956 20h 00min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR0260, W46301 12h 05min | | ![]() | ? | £136 | |
Best option London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 16/07/25 1 Stopover (VIE) W42804, FR0679 17h 30min | Return 09/08/25 1 Stopover (VIE) FR0678, W42801 12h 10min | | ![]() | ? | £144 | |
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 16/07/25 1 Stopover (VIE) W42804, FR0679 17h 30min | Return 09/08/25 1 Stopover (VIE) FR0678, W42801 12h 10min | | ![]() | £149 | ||
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1982, TK1043 19h 15min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1044, TK1997 08h 45min | | ![]() | £294 | ||
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 28/08/25 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W46304, W43136 26h 30min | Return 03/09/25 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR0260, W46303 26h 00min | | ![]() | ? | £137 | |
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 13/10/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0433, LX1882 17h 10min | Return 15/10/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1889, LX0432 27h 45min | | ![]() | £310 | ||
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1982, TK1045 07h 30min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1040, TK1929 08h 25min | | ![]() | £317 | ||
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (OSL) DY1311, DY1560 17h 20min | Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (OSL) DY1561, DY1306 24h 30min | | ![]() | ? | £341 | |
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (OSL) DY1311, DY1560 17h 20min | Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (OSL) DY1561, DY1306 24h 30min | | ![]() | £342 | ||
London Gatwick Bucharest | Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1930, TK1039 07h 15min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1040, TK1929 08h 25min | | ![]() | ? | £379 |
- Turkish Airlines
- Wizz Air Malta
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Vueling Airlines
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Useful information about the flight from London Gatwick to Bucharest
Find a cheap flight to Bucharest from Gatwick
Favourite airlines serving the route from Gatwick to Bucharest are currently mainly low-cost providers. Flights will take around 3 hours if direct, however flights with a stopover are also available. The charts above will show you when best to book a flight in order to get the cheapest deals as well as the best day of the week to travel.
Best time to go to Bucharest
Usually being flexible and avoiding weekends will be cheaper. Avoid popular travel times such as holidays and weekends. Winters can be long and cold, summer dry and very hot. But all seasons have their own characteristic appeal in this charming city.
Orthodox Easter is celebrated around March and April. April also sees the Buchrest International Film Festival and in May, Romania's biggest music festival can mean accommodation is hard to find.
Preparing to travel to Bucharest
Gatwick airport is well connected with central London via public transport. Arriving by car is also easy using motorways and major roads. There are two terminals at the airport and these are well linked with a free rail service. Allow time to get through the security and check in for your flight.
Hygiene standards in Romania are still not quite up to UK standards. visitors should avoid drinking tap water. See your GP about recommended vaccinations before travelling.
Airport onward travel options
From Henri Coanda Airport (OTP) travellers can take the express bus 780 to Gara de Nord or the bus number 783 to the city centre. The price of a ticket is around 3.50 RON and the trip will take at least 65 min. Trains travel infrequently and will take around 75 minutes to reach the city. The railway station is connected to the airport via a shuttle. Taxis will cost in the region of 30-40 RON. Note that taxis waiting at the airport arrivals will cost more (up to 70 RON to central Bucharest).
Important flight information
Flight information: London Gatwick - Bucharest
Outbound and return from | 135,03 £ |
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Flight duration | min. 03:00 / max. 03:10 |
Return flight duration | min. 03:35 |
Distance | 2082 km |
Flights per week | 8 |
Departure airport | Airport London Gatwick (LGW) |
Arrival airport | Airport Bucharest-Otopeni (OTP) |
Destination country | Flights to Romania |
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