Travelling from London to Baneasa Airport (BBU): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Baneasa Airport (BBU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Baneasa Airport is located in Bucharest. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to BBU, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Baneasa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to BBU flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Baneasa Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that depart from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Baneasa Airport (BBU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Baneasa Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BBU:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Baneasa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Abbycar or ecovia and explore beyond Bucharest's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your London to Baneasa Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Baneasa Airport (BBU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Baneasa Airport is $64. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $124. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from London to BBU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Baneasa Airport (BBU)
October is the most popular month for flights from London to Baneasa Airport (BBU). Visit Bucharest in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your London to BBU flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Baneasa Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from London to Baneasa Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Caru' cu Bere, Old town Bucharest and Holocaust Memorial are essential stops on your Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to explore other parts of Romania. Journey about 177 kilometres west to Craiova to check off its leading sights. From Craiova Botanical Garden to Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Galaţi is another essential stop in Romania and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Bucharest. No journey is complete without a visit to Faleza Dunării, Locomotiva cu aburi and Mihai Eminescu Park.