Driving from Bucharest to Malatya
Malatya lies 1,221 km (758 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 1,489 km (925 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Malatya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 750,491 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 963 m (3,159 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Malatya
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Bucharest to Malatya
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Staying in Malatya
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Malatya. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (4), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 794 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Malatya
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Common questions
How far is Malatya from Bucharest?
1,221 km (758 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,489 km (925 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Malatya by car?
About 18 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Malatya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Malatya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Malatya?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Malatya, bookable on this site.
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.