Bucharest to Zeytinburnu flights
Zeytinburnu lies 445 km (277 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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 | Zeytinburnu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 280,896 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | IST, 34 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zeytinburnu
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Zeytinburnu
Zeytinburnu is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 36 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 84 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zeytinburnu from Bucharest?
445 km (277 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Zeytinburnu by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Zeytinburnu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Zeytinburnu flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to İstanbul Airport (IST); Zeytinburnu also has SAW, TEQ, YEI.
What currency do I need in Zeytinburnu?
The Lira (TRY).
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.