Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to OTP start from 08:45 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 20:05 with British Airways. Overall, there are 15 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to OTP flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Bucharest (and then seeing more of Romania!) is easy with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to OTP flights, with 78.29% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and OTP:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight is Rs21,541. A return fare is currently Rs42,932. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to OTP, book your journey ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Book a hotel near OTP if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bucharest. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to OTP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without visiting St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.