Bucharest to Petržalka flights
Petržalka lies 802 km (498 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 1 h 47 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 | Petržalka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Slovakia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 112,380 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | BTS, 8 km out |
Clocks in Petržalka are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Petržalka
Crossing from Romania into Slovakia: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
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 Petržalka
Petržalka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,466-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vienna International Airport (VIE, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. R. Štefánik Airport | BTS | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,466 ft | 436 ft |
| Vienna International Airport | VIE | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,811 ft | 600 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Petržalka from Bucharest?
802 km (498 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Petržalka by air?
About 1 h 47 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 Petržalka?
Petržalka is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bratislava against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Petržalka flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS); Petržalka also has VIE.
What currency do I need in Petržalka?
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.