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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest from £38

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BUH
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 December 2025.

Wed 31/1219:45LGW - OTP
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/120:30OTP - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£178
Sat 27/1211:55LGW - OTP
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40OTP - LGW
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£202
Tue 30/1220:15LGW - OTP
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/120:30OTP - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£221
Wed 31/1211:00LGW - OTP
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/108:20OTP - LGW
2 stops9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£241
Sat 27/1211:55LGW - OTP
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1206:05OTP - LGW
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£264
Thu 25/1218:30LGW - OTP
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40OTP - LGW
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12£264
Tue 30/1212:15LGW - OTP
1 stop19h 45mAegean Airlines
Thu 8/121:15OTP - LGW
1 stop15h 55mAegean Airlines
Deal found 26/12£278
Wed 31/1219:45LGW - OTP
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/105:50OTP - LGW
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£284
Sun 28/1209:45LGW - OTP
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/107:40OTP - LGW
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12£293

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Bucharest (BUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£95

One-way from

£38

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£336

Good round-trip deal

£112 or less

Good one-way deal

£92 or less
14/3-23/3
  • 14/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • London to Bucharest
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23/1
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • London to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Bucharest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest that are best for you.

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LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Sat 7/2

13:10-22:30

1 stop7h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/2

16:35-22:35

1 stop8h 00m

£118

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

11:00-01:10

1 stop12h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 18/1

19:00-12:05

2 stops19h 05m

£127

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Thu 9/4

09:25-18:40

1 stop7h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 13/4

18:20-09:30

1 stop17h 10m

£132

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Mon 6/4

22:00-03:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 15/4

19:55-21:15

Nonstop3h 20m

£135

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

07:20-17:20

1 stop8h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

14:30-21:00

1 stop8h 30m

£150

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Fri 23/1

14:50-00:05

1 stop7h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 26/1

16:05-20:55

2 stops30h 50m

£150

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

08:55-18:25

1 stop7h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 15/1

06:00-14:10

1 stop10h 10m

£150

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Sat 10/1

09:50-21:55

1 stop10h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 16/1

06:15-22:00

1 stop17h 45m

£156

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Fri 27/3

07:00-15:10

1 stop6h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 30/3

05:45-11:30

1 stop7h 45m

£156

LondonBucharest

LGW - OTP

LGWOTP

London Gatwick

Mon 19/1

09:00-21:20

1 stop10h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 20/1

09:30-19:25

1 stop11h 55m

£157

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Bucharest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 72% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Milan (MXP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £140.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

How often are flights from London to Bucharest delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between London and Bucharest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Bucharest flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Bucharest flights?

Over the past year, Wizz Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bucharest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bucharest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bucharest. Reviews last updated 27 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Wizz Air from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
396 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.4

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

bidhan,Nov 2025

OTP - MLA

U can't go further check in without paying for a seat
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
396 reviews
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
396 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.4

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

bidhan,Nov 2025

OTP - MLA

U can't go further check in without paying for a seat

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

    Airlines like Animawings fly from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest in about 3h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Bucharest is about 1291 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest round-trip from £38. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest? While on average our users pay £138, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £73. The most popular route (London Gatwick - Bucharest Otopeni Intl), is priced around £99.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Bucharest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Bucharest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Bucharest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Bucharest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£38Average£88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£252Average£396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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