Bucharest to Prague flights
Prague lies 1,081 km (672 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 8 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 | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Czechia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | PRG, 12 km out |
Clocks in Prague are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 1 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Prague
Crossing from Romania into Czechia: money changes from the Leu to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
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 Prague
Prague is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,189-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pardubice Airport (PED, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | PRG | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,189 ft | 1,247 ft |
| Pardubice Airport | PED | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,203 ft | 741 ft |
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Staying in Prague
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 949 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (582), and 61 are five-star. Across 893 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,331,779 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Prague from Bucharest?
1,081 km (672 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Prague by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Prague?
Prague is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Prague against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Prague flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG); Prague also has PED.
What currency do I need in Prague?
The Koruna (CZK).
Where can I stay in Prague?
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague, 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.