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Getting to Romania from the UK

Under 3 hours direct from London — closer than you think

The Real Romania

You wake up to the sound of chickens, the smell of fresh bread baking, and mountains stretching to the horizon. The village has not changed in 200 years. This is Romania as it actually is.

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Direct flights from multiple UK airports to Bucharest, Cluj and Sibiu. Wizz Air, Ryanair and TAROM all operate routes. Open jaw routing available. We collect you from whichever airport you use.

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Flights from the UK

Direct Flights from UK to Romania

Romania is closer and easier to reach than most travellers expect. Under 3 hours direct from London. Multiple routes to choose from.

UK to Romania Flights 2025–2026

From UK Romania Airport Airlines Flight Time Best For
London Luton Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) Wizz Air, Ryanair 2h 45m All tours — main UK gateway
London Stansted Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) Ryanair, TAROM 2h 50m Southern Romania, Delta
London Gatwick Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) TAROM, Blue Air 3h 00m Southern Romania, Transylvania
London Luton Cluj Napoca (CLJ) Wizz Air 2h 55m Maramures, N. Transylvania, Bucovina
London Stansted Cluj Napoca (CLJ) Ryanair 2h 55m Maramures, N. Transylvania
London Luton Sibiu (SBZ) Wizz Air 2h 50m Fagaras, Sibiu, Transfagarasan
Manchester Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) Wizz Air (via) 4h 30m All tours — 1 stop
Birmingham Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) Wizz Air (via) 4h 45m All tours — 1 stop
Edinburgh Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) Ryanair (via) 5h 00m All tours — 1 stop
💡 Open jaw routing: Fly into Bucharest and home from Cluj (or vice versa). We arrange all in-country transfers. No extra charge for different arrival/departure airports.
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Main Gateway

Bucharest OTP

Henri Coanda International. Romania’s busiest airport. Direct from Luton, Stansted, Gatwick. 2h45m from London.
Wizz Air · Ryanair · TAROM
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North Gateway

Cluj CLJ

Avram Iancu International. Best for Maramures, N. Transylvania, Bucovina. Direct from Luton. 2h55m.
Wizz Air · Ryanair
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Scenic Gateway

Sibiu SBZ

Sibiu International. Perfect for Fagaras, Transfagarasan, Saxon villages. Direct from Luton. 2h50m.
Wizz Air
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East Gateway

Iasi IAS

Iasi International. Best for Bucovina, Moldova wine country. Connections via Bucharest or direct seasonal.
Seasonal + connections
Transfers and Transport

We Collect You. Everything Is Arranged.

From the moment you land at your chosen Romanian airport, your guide or driver is there with your name. You do not need to navigate public transport, book taxis, find the right bus or work out exchange rates in the arrivals hall.

Every Romania Soul Tours journey includes airport pickup and return transfer in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Vito. Professional licensed drivers, all luggage accommodated. You land, you are collected, and your Romania journey begins.
✓Airport pickup & return transfer included in all tours
✓Open jaw routing — different arrival / departure airports
✓Mercedes Vito 9-seat vehicle, air conditioning, all luggage
✓Professional licensed drivers with deep Romania road knowledge
Mercedes Vito transport Romania Soul Tours mountain road
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best UK airport for Romania?+
London Luton is the most convenient for most UK travellers — Wizz Air operates the most frequent and cheapest routes to Bucharest, Cluj and Sibiu. Stansted and Gatwick also have good connections.
Can I fly into one airport and home from another?+
Yes — we actively recommend open jaw routing for tours of 9+ nights. Fly into Bucharest and home from Cluj, or vice versa. We arrange all in-country transfers between airports at no extra charge.
How far is Bucharest airport from the city and tour start points?+
Henri Coanda (OTP) is 16km from central Bucharest (30–45 minutes). From the airport, most Carpathian tour start points are 1.5–2.5 hours by road. We drive you directly — no need to go into Bucharest unless your tour starts there.
Are there direct flights from outside London?+
Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh have connections to Bucharest via one stop (usually Vienna, Budapest or Wizz hubs). Journey time 4.5–5.5 hours. We advise on the best routing for your departure city.
Do I need a visa for Romania?+
No. UK, EU, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders do not need a visa for Romania for stays up to 90 days. Romania joined the Schengen Area in 2024 for air and sea travel.
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