Bucharest to Székesfehérvár flights
Székesfehérvár lies 670 km (416 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 37 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.
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| Bucharest | Székesfehérvár | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Hungary |
| Population | 1.9 million | 101,600 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | BUD, 70 km out |
Clocks in Székesfehérvár are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Székesfehérvár
Crossing from Romania into Hungary: money changes from the Leu to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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 Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 70 km (43 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | BUD | 70 km (43 mi) | 12,162 ft | 495 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Székesfehérvár from Bucharest?
670 km (416 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Székesfehérvár by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Székesfehérvár?
Székesfehérvár is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Székesfehérvár flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What currency do I need in Székesfehérvár?
The Forint (HUF).
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.