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Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Airlines operating flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul, including Tarom, Turkish Airlines and Anima Wings Aviation. Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Tarom logo Tarom
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Anima Wings Aviation logo Anima Wings Aviation
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Bucharest to Istanbul over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £46 and round-trip tickets from £86.

Displayed flight fares from Bucharest to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Bucharest to Istanbul

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul is 451.15km. It takes around 1 hour 34 minutes on average to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£46
Cheapest return ticket price£86
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance451.15km
Average flight time1 hour 34 minutes
Popular airlineTarom
Flight statistics for the Bucharest–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Bucharest to Istanbul in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is January, with an average price of £84. The most expensive month is usually October, with average prices reaching £123.

£123
£104
£84
£65
    Cheapest
  • £93
    Mar
  • £110
    Apr
  • £90
    May
  • £102
    Jun
  • £97
    Jul
  • £109
    Aug
  • £105
    Sep
  • £123
    Oct
  • £93
    Nov
  • £120
    Dec
  • £84
    Jan
  • £101
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Average price of return flights from Bucharest to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, March is often the cheapest month for fly from Bucharest to Istanbul, with an average price of £130. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £215.

£215
£173
£130
£88
  • £130
    Mar
  • £173
    Apr
  • £156
    May
  • £145
    Jun
  • £163
    Jul
  • £175
    Aug
  • £188
    Sep
  • £178
    Oct
  • £146
    Nov
  • £215
    Dec
  • £170
    Jan
  • £184
    Feb

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Bucharest to Istanbul on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is Sunday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Thursday as fares are usually the highest.

£109
£102
£94
£87
    Cheapest
  • £103
    Mon
  • £105
    Tue
  • £100
    Wed
  • £109
    Thu
  • £109
    Fri
  • £100
    Sat
  • £94
    Sun

During the St Patrick's Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Bucharest to Istanbul during St Patrick's Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

During the St Patrick's Day, flights from Bucharest to Istanbul are cheapest on Mar 17, with the lowest price of £55.

£103
£79
£55
£31
    Cheapest
  • £56
    Mar 14
  • £103
    Mar 15
  • £62
    Mar 16
  • £55
    Mar 17
  • £56
    Mar 18
  • £71
    Mar 19

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £46 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. OTP to SAW on Wed, May 6), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £86 departing on Sun, Mar 15 and returning on Fri, Mar 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Tarom Turkish Airlines Anima Wings Aviation Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 72 flight per week flying from Bucharest to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- RO9161 (10:12) Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- RO9165 (15:33) Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- RO261 (08:08)
  • To find best deals on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 6, with one-way flights priced at just £46.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul on March 16, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at £40.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul Airport (OTP-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul is HiSky Europe, with an average fare of £76.

£60
£76
£93
£110
£126
HiSky Europe
£76
HiSky Europe
Pegasus Airlines
£84
Pegasus Airlines
Anima Wings Aviation
£101
Anima Wings Aviation
Tarom
£115
Tarom
Turkish Airlines
£126
Turkish Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Bucharest to Istanbul on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Bucharest to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines/Tarom, operating 39 flights per week.

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5
22
39
Turkish Airlines
39
Turkish Airlines
Tarom
39
Tarom
EgyptAir
7
EgyptAir
Pegasus Airlines
5
Pegasus Airlines
APG Airline
5
APG Airline
Anima Wings Aviation
5
Anima Wings Aviation

How many flights fly from Bucharest to Istanbul each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Bucharest to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Bucharest to Istanbul are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

80
59
37
16
Highest
56
Mon
37
Tue
45
Wed
57
Thu
80
Fri
51
Sat
77
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.