Flights London → Bucharest
LGW → OTP
How long is the flight from London to Bucharest?
The flight from London (LGW) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 3h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Bucharest, operating with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The destination airport sees over seventeen million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The London (LGW) → Bucharest (OTP) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Bucharest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Bucharest (OTP) heads east for about 2,080 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Bucharest it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LGW-OTP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-OTP
The flight from London (LGW) to Bucharest (OTP) takes about 3h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Bucharest, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Bucharest route is about 2,080 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
