Bucharest to Arad flights
Arad lies 422 km (262 mi) north-west of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 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.
| Bucharest | Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 1.9 million | 169,065 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | TSR, 42 km out |
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 Arad
Arad is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arad International Airport (ARW, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | TSR | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,483 ft | 348 ft |
| Arad International Airport (regional) | ARW | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,562 ft | 352 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arad from Bucharest?
422 km (262 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Arad by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Arad?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Arad flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR); Arad also has ARW.
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.