Bucharest to Nuremberg flights
Nuremberg lies 1,267 km (787 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 22 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 | Nuremberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Germany |
| Population | 1.9 million | 515,543 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | NUE, 5 km out |
Clocks in Nuremberg are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nuremberg
Crossing from Romania into Germany: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Nuremberg
Nuremberg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Airport | NUE | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,858 ft | 1,046 ft |
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Staying in Nuremberg
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Common questions
How far is Nuremberg from Bucharest?
1,267 km (787 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Nuremberg by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Nuremberg?
Nuremberg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Nuremberg flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE).
What currency do I need in Nuremberg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Nuremberg?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Nuremberg, 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.