Bucharest to Bălţi flights
Bălţi lies 396 km (246 mi) north 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 15 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 | Bălţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Moldova |
| Population | 1.9 million | 125,000 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | IAS, 69 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bălţi
Crossing from Romania into Moldova: money changes from the Leu to the Leu (MDL); the dialling code becomes +373; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Bălţi
Bălţi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iaşi International Airport | IAS | 69 km (43 mi) | 7,874 ft | 411 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bălţi from Bucharest?
396 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Bălţi by air?
About 1 h 15 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 Bălţi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Bălţi flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Iaşi International Airport (IAS).
What currency do I need in Bălţi?
The Leu (MDL).
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.