Bucharest to Tuzla flights
Tuzla lies 590 km (367 mi) 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 30 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 | Tuzla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 1.9 million | 142,486 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | TZL, 10 km out |
Clocks in Tuzla are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands only 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuzla
Crossing from Romania into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Leu to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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 Tuzla
Tuzla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tuzla International Airport (TZL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuzla International Airport | TZL | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,152 ft | 784 ft |
| Sarajevo International Airport | SJJ | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,666 ft | 1,708 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tuzla from Bucharest?
590 km (367 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Tuzla by air?
About 1 h 30 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 Tuzla?
Tuzla is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sarajevo against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Tuzla flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Tuzla International Airport (TZL); Tuzla also has SJJ.
What currency do I need in Tuzla?
The Marka (BAM).
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.