Regensburg to Bucharest flights
Bucharest lies 1,181 km (734 mi) east of Regensburg, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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.
| Regensburg | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Romania |
| Population | 151,389 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 77 km out | BBU, 8 km out |
Clocks in Bucharest are 1 h ahead of Regensburg right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 3 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bucharest
Crossing from Germany into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Regensburg
Regensburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Munich Airport (MUC), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nuremberg Airport (NUE, 92 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,499 ft | 297 ft |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,484 ft | 314 ft |
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Staying in Bucharest
Our booking partner lists 4,113+ places to stay in Bucharest (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 854 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (446), and 11 are five-star. Across 676 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 474,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucharest from Regensburg?
1,181 km (734 mi) in a straight line, east of Regensburg.
How long does it take to get from Regensburg to Bucharest by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Regensburg and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Regensburg to Bucharest flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU); Bucharest also has OTP.
What currency do I need in Bucharest?
The Leu (RON).
Where can I stay in Bucharest?
Our booking partner lists 4,113+ places to stay in Bucharest, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.