Cheap Flights Bucharest – Istanbul from £46

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

  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.

• How long is the flight from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

  It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Bucharest to Istanbul?

  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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

  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.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Istanbul from Bucharest?

  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).

• What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest is 1h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul?

  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.