Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Bucharest.
Each week, there are 26 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport flights.
Your OTP to STN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring London (and maybe even some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for OTP to STN flights, with 85.78% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between OTP and STN:
Vienna Airport
Budapest Airport
Prague Airport
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights that depart Bucharest Otopeni Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to OTP:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a London Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and discover more of London and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Stansted Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
London Stansted Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to London Stansted Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OTP to STN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.