Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of London, where London City Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from LCY to Bucharest. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LCY to Bucharest. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom and plan to travel to Romania for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from London City Airport to Bucharest.
Travelling from central London to LCY takes around 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LCY? If you've booked an early flight from London City Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest
C$145 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London City Airport to Bucharest. Return flights start at C$309. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LCY to Bucharest, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from London City Airport to Bucharest throughout the entire month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from LCY to Bucharest every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from London City Airport to Bucharest. Simply enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to OTP if you have a late flight from London City Airport to Bucharest. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from London City Airport to Bucharest while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Bucharest, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from London City Airport to Bucharest for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from LCY to Bucharest sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from London City Airport to Bucharest, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are top sights which should feature on every Bucharest itinerary.
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
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