Flying from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN).
Around 3 hours 21 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport.
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 2 hours behind Bucharest.
With 34 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Stansted Airport (STN) is the busiest route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 05:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from OTP to STN is with Ryanair at 23:35.
Your flight from Bucharest to STN won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN) operate out of this terminal.
If you want to leave from OTP, you can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport with Ryanair.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Bucharest to STN departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider staying in a hotel near STN if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN)
For a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Stansted Airport, R 508 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 1,016. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
8 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Bucharest to STN.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Bucharest to Stansted Airport, schedule your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Bucharest to STN in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 9ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Bucharest to Stansted Airport.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Stansted Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should be on any good London itinerary.
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