Ankara to Bacău flights
Bacău lies 881 km (548 mi) north-west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 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.
| Ankara | Bacău | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Romania |
| Population | 3.5 million | 136,087 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | BCM, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bacău
Crossing from Turkey into Romania: money changes from the Lira to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bacău
Bacău is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Iaşi International Airport (IAS, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacău George Enescu International Airport | BCM | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,203 ft | 607 ft |
| Iaşi International Airport | IAS | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,874 ft | 411 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bacău from Ankara?
881 km (548 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bacău by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Bacău?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Bacău flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM); Bacău also has IAS.
What currency do I need in Bacău?
The Leu (RON).
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.