Bucharest to Malatya flights
Malatya lies 1,221 km (758 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 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 | Malatya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 750,491 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 963 m (3,159 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | MLX, 22 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Malatya
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Malatya
Malatya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,990-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 70 km), Elazığ Airport (EZS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malatya Erhaç Airport (regional) | MLX | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,990 ft | 2,828 ft |
| Adıyaman Airport (regional) | ADF | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,153 ft | 2,216 ft |
| Elazığ Airport (regional) | EZS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,927 ft |
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Staying in Malatya
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Common questions
How far is Malatya from Bucharest?
1,221 km (758 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Malatya 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 Malatya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Malatya flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX); Malatya also has ADF, EZS.
What currency do I need in Malatya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Malatya?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Malatya, bookable on this site.
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.