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Cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport from $66

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9:10 pm - 10:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 15mnonstop
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10:15 am - 11:30 amIST-OTP
1h 15mnonstop
$119TAROM
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Tue, Jul 22 - Sat, Aug 2
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9:10 pm - 10:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 15mnonstop
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11:15 pm - 12:30 amIST-OTP
1h 15mnonstop
$121TAROM
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Sun, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 30
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4:40 am - 3:30 amOTP-IST
22h 50m1 stop
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4:30 am - 3:05 amIST-OTP
22h 35m1 stop
$158Air Serbia
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Fri, May 23 - Fri, May 30
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3:55 pm - 5:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 30mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:10 amIST-OTP
1h 20mnonstop
$159Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 3 - Fri, May 9
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4:40 am - 3:50 pmOTP-IST
11h 10m1 stop
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10:15 am - 11:30 amIST-OTP
1h 15mnonstop
Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29
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3:55 pm - 5:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 30mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 8:25 pmIST-OTP
1h 25mnonstop
$165Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 12
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 am - 3:50 pmOTP-IST
11h 10m1 stop
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4:30 am - 3:05 amIST-OTP
22h 35m1 stop
$171Air Serbia
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Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29
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4:40 am - 3:30 amOTP-IST
22h 50m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 12:30 amIST-OTP
1h 15mnonstop
Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
Aegean Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 8:00 pmOTP-IST
10h 05m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 9:05 amIST-OTP
12h 15m1 stop
$174Aegean Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
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9:00 pm - 2:20 amOTP-IST
5h 20m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 8:10 pmIST-OTP
4h 20m1 stop
$175Aegean Airlines
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TAROM flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Our best TAROM deals on Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
TAROM
Jul 22
OTP9:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
1h 15m
IST10:25 pmIstanbul
Aug 2
IST10:15 amIstanbul
1h 15m
OTP11:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
TAROM
Jun 1
OTP9:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
1h 15m
IST10:25 pmIstanbul
Jun 30
IST11:15 pmIstanbul
1h 15m
OTP12:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
TAROM
May 23
OTP9:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
1h 15m
IST10:25 pmIstanbul
May 26
IST11:15 pmIstanbul
1h 15m
OTP12:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
May 3
OTP3:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
1h 30m
IST5:25 pmIstanbul
May 9
IST6:50 amIstanbul
1h 20m
OTP8:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Turkish Airlines
May 10
OTP3:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
1h 30m
IST5:25 pmIstanbul
May 12
IST1:15 pmIstanbul
1h 20m
OTP2:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 4
OTP9:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
1h 30m
IST11:15 pmIstanbul
Apr 9
IST6:50 amIstanbul
1h 20m
OTP8:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $131. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in January, then you should wait until February to fly from Bucharest, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $136.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $789. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Bucharest because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $872.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $209. Flying to Istanbul Airport at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $868.

What is the cheapest Bucharest to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Istanbul for the best Bucharest - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest when booking 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $153 when searching 20 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest for as low as $122 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Bucharest to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$66

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest in the past 72 hours is $66. The best round-trip flight deal from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $119.
The fastest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport every day.

  • How far is Bucharest to Istanbul by plane?

    Bucharest and Istanbul are 255.7 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport with momondo
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Pegasus AirlinesPriceFrom $102Free CancellationRating
6.7
614 reviews
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TAROMPriceFrom $104Free CancellationRating
6.5
71 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,748 reviews
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  • Turkish Airlines Flights From Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

    The lowest priced Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport from the last 72 hours was $118. Generally, Turkish Airlines has 18 flights on this route every week with an average price of $207. Turkish Airlines is rated 7.3/10 by our users.

  • TAROM Flights From Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

    TAROM is also a popular choice for this route. TAROM flight deals for Bucharest to Istanbul Airport start from as low as $104 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average TAROM deals seen on momondo around $138. TAROM operates 17 flights to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest in an average week. Users have rated it 6.5/10 across 71 reviews.


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