Bucharest to Limassol flights
Limassol lies 1,235 km (767 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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 | Limassol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Cyprus |
| Population | 1.9 million | 154,000 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | PFO, 51 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Limassol
Crossing from Romania into Cyprus: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +357; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648857.
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 Limassol
Limassol is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paphos International Airport (PFO), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Larnaca International Airport (LCA, 58 km), Ercan International Airport (ECN, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paphos International Airport | PFO | 51 km (32 mi) | 8,858 ft | 41 ft |
| Larnaca International Airport | LCA | 58 km (36 mi) | 9,823 ft | 8 ft |
| Ercan International Airport | ECN | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,498 ft | 404 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Limassol from Bucharest?
1,235 km (767 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Limassol by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Limassol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Limassol flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Paphos International Airport (PFO); Limassol also has LCA, ECN.
What currency do I need in Limassol?
The Euro (EUR).
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.