Bucharest to Vilnius flights
Vilnius lies 1,142 km (710 mi) north of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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 | Vilnius | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.9 million | 542,366 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | VNO, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Vilnius
Crossing from Romania into Lithuania: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +370; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648899.
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 Vilnius
Vilnius is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,251 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kaunas International Airport (KUN, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius International Airport | VNO | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,251 ft | 648 ft |
| Kaunas International Airport | KUN | 82 km (51 mi) | 10,663 ft | 256 ft |
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Staying in Vilnius
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius. Of the 624 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (407), and 6 are five-star. Across 380 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 403,813 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vilnius from Bucharest?
1,142 km (710 mi) in a straight line, north of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Vilnius by air?
About 2 h 13 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 Vilnius?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Vilnius flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO); Vilnius also has KUN.
What currency do I need in Vilnius?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Vilnius?
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius, 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.