Flying from Bucharest to London City Airport (LCY): What you need to know
London City Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is two hours behind Bucharest.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to LCY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to LCY departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to London City Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About London City Airport (LCY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to London City Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LCY instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Bucharest to London City Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to London City Airport (LCY)
Currently, ج.م. 5,678 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to London City Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 12,197. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to LCY, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Bucharest to London City Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Find an affordable flight from Bucharest to London City Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to London City Airport (LCY)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to London City Airport (LCY). September is when most people visit London. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Bucharest to LCY plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to London City Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to London City Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in London when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
Bristol is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
