Stary Bugaj [ˈstarɨ ˈbuɡai̯] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Rudniki, within Olesno County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of Rudniki, 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Olesno, and 61 km (38 mi) north-east of the regional capital Opole.