Bucharest to Stuttgart flights
Stuttgart lies 1,377 km (856 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 31 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 | Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Germany |
| Population | 1.9 million | 612,663 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | STR, 11 km out |
Clocks in Stuttgart are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stuttgart
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 Stuttgart
Stuttgart is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Stuttgart Airport (STR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,974-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 80 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,974 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 80 km (50 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 91 km (57 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Staying in Stuttgart
Our booking partner lists 417 places to stay in Stuttgart. Of the 223 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 4 are five-star. Across 193 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 505,159 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Stuttgart from Bucharest?
1,377 km (856 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Stuttgart by air?
About 2 h 31 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 Stuttgart?
Stuttgart is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Stuttgart flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Stuttgart Airport (STR); Stuttgart also has FKB, MHG.
What currency do I need in Stuttgart?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Stuttgart?
Our booking partner lists 417 places to stay in Stuttgart, 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.