Flying from London to Baia Mare Airport (BAY): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Baia Mare Airport (BAY). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Baia Mare is two hours ahead of London. Baia Mare Airport is located in Baia Mare, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to BAY.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from London to BAY, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is one option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Baia Mare Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your London to BAY flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little more manageable. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Baia Mare Airport (BAY) stopping at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Baia Mare Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Baia Mare Airport (BAY)
If you have a late flight from London to Baia Mare Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BAY:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Baia Mare Airport (BAY)
$1,019 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Baia Mare Airport. Return flights start from $1,565. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BAY. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from London to Baia Mare Airport (BAY)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Baia Mare. October is when most people book flights from London to Baia Mare Airport (BAY), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to BAY flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baia Mare to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Baia Mare Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 6ºC.
More about Baia Mare
After booking your flight from London to Baia Mare Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Baia Mare:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului, Parcul Municipal Regina Maria and Piatra tâlharului are must-do's during your Baia Mare adventure.
Explore more of Romania
Timisoara is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Baia Mare. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral.
Braşov is another must-experience destination in Romania and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Baia Mare. No trip is complete without dropping by Brasov Historical Centre, Centru Vechi and Black Tower.