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A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 3,344 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from C$ 271 to C$ 472, with an average of C$ 360 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 271 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the C$ 360 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 343 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to C$ 359 for direct.

Animawings is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights. 49% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 48–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Animawings and A.P.G.. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 302 to C$ 2,695. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 324, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• Sixt
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 51% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 275 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 631, a difference of C$ 356.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Milan Malpensa (MXP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 52m, compared with 9h 44m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 9h 59m via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Ateneul Român and Piaţa Universităţii. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Animawings: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• A.P.G.: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Most low-cost airlines will charge for meals in Economy Class, and special meals need to be booked 24 hours in advance. With Ryanair, you can find a vegan lasagne that has won airline food awards and with easyJet, you can book the vegan mezze box. Larger airlines such as Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines will have even more choice.

Luckily, all airlines now recognise the importance of a service animal at the side of their owners and do allow them in the cabin. There are usually a few conditions such as full inoculation history, proof of training and suitable restraint for the animal during the trip. Book your animal in at the same time as your own ticket booking and you should have no hassles from any airline servicing this route.

When looking for the ideal airline partner to take care of your little one flying solo, it's probably best to book an airline with a lot of experienced in Unaccompanied Minors, such as Lufthansa. They will guide your child through all phases of the flight and safely deliver them to their guardian in Bucharest. The service is mandatory for children between 5 and 11 years old and optional for older teens as old as 18 years.

There are two airports that receive flights from London to Bucharest. The most commonly used airport is Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in the region of Otopeni. You can, on occasion, find flights to Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BUU) which is based in the Băneasa area of the city. Both are incredibly close to the city centre and have multiple public transportation routes, as well as car hire available to start your Romanian holiday off right.