Bucharest to Nyíregyháza flights
Nyíregyháza lies 517 km (321 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bucharest | Nyíregyháza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Hungary |
| Population | 1.9 million | 117,689 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | DEB, 52 km out |
Clocks in Nyíregyháza are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands only 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nyíregyháza
Crossing from Romania into Hungary: money changes from the Leu to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in Nyíregyháza
Nyíregyháza is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,196 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Košice International Airport (KSC, 86 km), Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | 52 km (32 mi) | 8,196 ft | 359 ft |
| Košice International Airport (regional) | KSC | 86 km (53 mi) | 10,171 ft | 755 ft |
| Satu Mare International Airport (regional) | SUJ | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,160 ft | 405 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nyíregyháza from Bucharest?
517 km (321 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Nyíregyháza by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Nyíregyháza?
Nyíregyháza is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Nyíregyháza flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB); Nyíregyháza also has KSC, SUJ.
What currency do I need in Nyíregyháza?
The Forint (HUF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.