Budapest to Ploieşti flights
Ploieşti lies 607 km (377 mi) south-east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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.
| Budapest | Ploieşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 180,540 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | OTP, 43 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 100001–100585 |
Clocks in Ploieşti are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 1 h 32 min journey lands 2 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ploieşti
Crossing from Hungary into Romania: money changes from the Forint to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Budapest
Budapest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ploieşti
Ploieşti is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU, 50 km), Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 43 km (27 mi) | 11,484 ft | 314 ft |
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,499 ft | 297 ft |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,252 ft | 1,740 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ploieşti from Budapest?
607 km (377 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Ploieşti by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Ploieşti?
Ploieşti is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
Which airports are used for Budapest to Ploieşti flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP); Ploieşti also has BBU, GHV.
What currency do I need in Ploieşti?
The Leu (RON).
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.