Flying from London to Sibiu Airport (SBZ): What you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Sibiu Airport (SBZ). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Sibiu is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Sibiu Airport is located in Sibiu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to SBZ.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're hoping to explore a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to SBZ.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Sibiu Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Sibiu Airport with a stop at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and SBZ, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to SBZ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your plane ticket from London to Sibiu Airport (SBZ) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Vienna International Airport (VIE), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Sibiu Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
If you have a late flight from London to Sibiu Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SBZ:
Pick up a Sibiu Airport rental car and explore Sibiu and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Payless are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Sibiu Airport flight.
Getting from Sibiu Airport (SBZ) to central Sibiu
Central Sibiu is roughly 5 kilometres from Sibiu Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
R 678 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Sibiu Airport. A return flight starts from R 1,125. These prices may change based on availability.
To snag cheap flights from London to SBZ, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Sibiu Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to SBZ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Sibiu Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Sibiu Airport (SBZ). August is the most popular month to visit Sibiu. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Sibiu is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your London to SBZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Sibiu Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Sibiu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sibiu right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Sibiu Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Sibiu when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Sibiu followed by Old Town and The Lower Town of Sibiu (orasul de jos).
Explore more of Romania
You've seen Sibiu, now it's time to discover more of Romania. Journey about 225 kilometres south-east to Bucharest to tick off its must-visit sights. From Caru' cu Bere to Old town Bucharest and Holocaust Memorial, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cluj-Napoca is another sought-after destination in Romania and is around 113 kilometres north of Sibiu. No journey is complete without dropping by Târgul de Crăciun, St. Michael's Church and Museum Square.