Bucharest to Iaşi flights
Iaşi lies 325 km (202 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 10 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 | Iaşi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 1.9 million | 378,954 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | IAS, 2 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 Iaşi
Iaşi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iaşi International Airport | IAS | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,874 ft | 411 ft |
| Bacău George Enescu International Airport | BCM | 89 km (55 mi) | 8,203 ft | 607 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iaşi from Bucharest?
325 km (202 mi) in a straight line, north of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Iaşi by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Iaşi?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Iaşi flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Iaşi International Airport (IAS); Iaşi also has BCM.
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.