Bucharest to Gdańsk flights
Gdańsk lies 1,226 km (762 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 2 h 19 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 | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Poland |
| Population | 1.9 million | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | GDN, 12 km out |
Clocks in Gdańsk are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands only 1 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gdańsk
Crossing from Romania into Poland: money changes from the Leu to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
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 Gdańsk
Gdańsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport | GDN | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,186 ft | 489 ft |
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Staying in Gdańsk
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (185), and 5 are five-star. Across 671 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 472,003 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gdańsk from Bucharest?
1,226 km (762 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Gdańsk by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Gdańsk?
Gdańsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Gdańsk flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN).
What currency do I need in Gdańsk?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Gdańsk?
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.