How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Bucharest?

The route from London Gatwick to Bucharest is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 7 hours 25 minutes, depending on the layover duration and the connection chosen. If travel time is important to you, pay particular attention to connections with a short stopover.

Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Bucharest?

No, there are currently no direct flights from London Gatwick to Bucharest. However, you can reach Bucharest with a connecting flight via one stop. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay particular attention to the length of the layover.

Which airlines fly from London Gatwick to Bucharest?

Flights from London Gatwick to Bucharest are available with one stop, operated by, among others, Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul) and Air France (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle). When comparing options, look beyond the price and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.

Book cheap flights from London Gatwick to Bucharest

Our cheapest offers for flights from London Gatwick to Bucharest

Here you can compare cheap flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bucharest (OTP) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Bucharest. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
London Gatwick Bucharest Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 03/08/26 direct A20655 03h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (MXP) FR8735, U28308 06h 35min	Animawings	£231
Best option London Gatwick Bucharest	Outbound 03/08/26 direct A20655 03h 10min	Return 20/08/26 direct A20650 03h 20min	Animawings	£247
London Gatwick Bucharest	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1707, AF1888 18h 40min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF6636, AF1706 09h 20min	Air France	£353

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Bucharest

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

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Flight information: London Gatwick - Bucharest

Outbound and return from	£ 231,00
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
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Bucharest-Otopeni
Departure airport - Destination country	London Gatwick - Romania
Departure airport - City-Code	London Gatwick - Bukarest Metro Code (OTP, BBU)