Travelling from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Bucharest to Stansted Airport flight.
London is two hours behind Bucharest. Stansted Airport is located in London, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Stansted Airport (STN) is the most popular route. There are 27 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Ryanair at 11:30pm. Choose the first OTP to STN departure with Ryanair at 5:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to STN, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reach your destination without the detour from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport with Ryanair. This top carrier offers services from OTP.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair from OTP to STN.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 66.21% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to STN departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% touch down on time at their destination.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Grab a Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Stansted Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. It takes around 1 hour or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN)
At the moment, RM68 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Stansted Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM139. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to STN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Bucharest to Stansted Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to London. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Bucharest to STN plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Stansted Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-visits when exploring London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 193 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are key highlights.