London, Essex to Otopeni (STN–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,285 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 28 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→OTP | LTN→OTP | LHR→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 20m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, 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.
STN–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to OTP
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STN to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to OTP is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,285 miles (2,067 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Charles de Gaulle and Turin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London (LHR) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).