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November 11 - November 15

Cheapest

OTP - Istanbul

$132

$104

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November 4 - November 15

Cheapest

Earliest

OTP - Istanbul

$122

$104

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November 26 - November 30

Cheapest

OTP - Istanbul

$137

$104

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December 3 - December 4

Best

OTP - Istanbul

$175

$105

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December 2 - December 11

OTP - Istanbul

$164

$105

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December 9 - December 18

Best

OTP - Istanbul

$171

$105

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November 29 - December 3

OTP - Istanbul

$139

$105

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December 4 - December 18

OTP - Istanbul

$163

$105

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November 23 - December 3

OTP - Istanbul

$125

$105

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December 3 - December 18

OTP - Istanbul

$159

$105

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Insights for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

A typical journey from Bucharest to Istanbul takes about 2h 45m, including itineraries with connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route, encompassing both direct and connecting flights.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, the prices right now are near the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $105–$193, with a median of $131. Currently, about 32% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating a reasonable chance to find value.

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is often during December and February, both with a median fare of $80. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $94. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Bucharest and Istanbul are non-stop, with 52.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, typically involving one stopover.

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul is 425 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for regional travel.

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to Istanbul

Regular price: $103 - $239

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

The regular price range for this route is between $103 and $239. The current lowest deal is $104 with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Nov 11 to Nov 15.

now $104

Low $103

High $239

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is February, with a median price of $80. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $203. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $80

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $203

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Direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Tarom

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to Istanbul

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - Istanbul

Bucharest (OTP) - Istanbul (IST)

Tarom

$218

$117

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - Istanbul

Bucharest (OTP) - Istanbul (IST)

Tarom

$220

$129

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - Istanbul

Bucharest (OTP) - Istanbul (IST)

Tarom

$220

$130

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - Istanbul

Bucharest (OTP) - Istanbul (IST)

Tarom

$211

$111

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - Istanbul

Bucharest (OTP) - Istanbul (IST)

Tarom

$197

$115

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - Istanbul

Bucharest (OTP) - Istanbul (IST)

Tarom

$197

$117

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

$346 → $129

63%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$342 → $130

62%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$338 → $130

62%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$339 → $192

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul

Bucharest - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Bucharest to Istanbul are near the typical level at $104.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or February for cheapest fares

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul are December and February, at $80.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

A direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul typically takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on direct flights

Direct flights are a mixed share of deals, with frequent deals available from Bucharest to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 32% of the time

Historically, a good price ($105 or less) is available on 32% of recent fares.

Bucharest main airports to depart from

Henri Coandă International (OTP)

Cheapest

Henri Coandă International Airport is a good option for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

📍 ~15 km from Bucharest city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Baneasa International Airport (BBU)

Baneasa International Airport is another choice for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

📍 ~8 km from Bucharest city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights to Istanbul from Bucharest.

📍 ~32 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip from Bucharest to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International is a major international hub, useful for its high flight frequency and network redundancy.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train).

💸 Flights from ~$137

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, offering extensive European connections and high reliability.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight).

💸 Flights from ~$168

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road from Istanbul's European side.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$260

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$333

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents for Bulgaria.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border).

💸 Flights from ~$131

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Jul 24

Istanbul, Turkey

42% AI deal score

$636

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Jul 21

Istanbul, Turkey

42% AI deal score

$641

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Dec 02

Istanbul, Turkey

42% AI deal score

$730

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Istanbul, Turkey

42% AI deal score

$730

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Dec 02

Istanbul, Turkey

42% AI deal score

$730

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Jun 22

Istanbul, Turkey

41% AI deal score

$884

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $121. Booking within 7-13 days of travel also showed a relatively good average price of $156. However, prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $380.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is considered to be $105 or less. The median price for this route was $131, with 75% of prices falling below $193. This suggests that travelers can often find flights within a reasonable budget if they plan accordingly.

Historically, December and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul, both with a median price of $80. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $94. These months typically present better value compared to the annual median price of $131 for this route.

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