London to Otopeni (LHR–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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LHR–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: AT, JL | 14 | 320 | 3h13-3h29 | – | Oneworld | AT, JL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from London
| Metric | LHR→OTP | LTN→OTP | STN→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 28 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 35 | 32 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 4m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM in Otopeni.
British passport holders enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.
Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Romania now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in RON). ETIAS (EUR 7, valid 3 years) will apply once mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Bucharest (OTP) run about 3 hours 20 minutes. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 4.95 RON per EUR 1. Euros are not legal tender but many hotels accept them. Card payments are widespread in cities. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Wizz Air and TAROM operate the London to Bucharest route with high frequency.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to OTP
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to OTP is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,105 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Zürich and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London, Essex (STN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).