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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £40 and round-trip from £61. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OTP 07:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 09:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 12:00
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Fri, Oct 23 | Tarom
        £61 £80
        24% off
        24% off
        £80 £61
      • OTP 08:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 09:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        1h 15m
        Direct
        OTP 11:30
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Mon, Oct 26 | Tarom
        £61 £80
        24% off
        24% off
        £80 £61
      • OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Tarom
        IST 18:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 20:20
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Oct 24 | Tarom
        £61 £80
        24% off
        24% off
        £80 £61
      • OTP 21:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 12:00
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Oct 10 | Tarom
        £66
        18% off
        £80 £66
      • OTP 21:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 2 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 12:00
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Oct 3 | Tarom
        £66
        18% off
        £80 £66
      • OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Tarom
        IST 23:15
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 01:00
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Oct 6 | Tarom
        £66
        18% off
        £80 £66
      • OTP 21:20
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 1 | Tarom
        IST 23:25
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 01:10
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Thu, Oct 8 | Tarom
        £67
        16% off
        £80 £67
      • OTP 20:45
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Tarom
        IST 23:15
        1h 15m
        Direct
        OTP 00:30
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Fri, Oct 30 | Tarom
        £67
        16% off
        £80 £67
      • OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 29 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        1h 15m
        Direct
        OTP 11:30
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Mon, Oct 5 | Tarom
        £67
        16% off
        £80 £67
      • OTP 07:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 09:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        1h 15m
        Direct
        OTP 11:30
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Thu, Oct 29 | Tarom
        £67
        16% off
        £80 £67
      • OTP 08:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 09:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 22 | Tarom
        IST 18:35
        1h 15m
        Direct
        OTP 19:50
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Wed, Sep 30 | Tarom
        £67
        16% off
        £80 £67
      • OTP 07:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 09:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Tarom
        IST 23:15
        1h 45m
        Direct
        OTP 01:00
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Oct 13 | Tarom
        £67
        16% off
        £80 £67
      • BUH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BUH 16:00
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Tarom
        £40 £52
        23% off
        23% off
        £52 £40
      • OTP 21:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Tarom
        £40 £52
        23% off
        23% off
        £52 £40
      • OTP 15:50
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 17:40
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Tarom
        £40 £52
        23% off
        23% off
        £52 £40
      • OTP 21:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Tarom
        £42
        19% off
        £52 £42
      • OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 15:50
        50m
        Direct
        IST 17:40
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 21:10
        1h 15m
        Direct
        IST 23:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 15:50
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 18:40
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 20:45
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 20:35
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:25
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • OTP 20:45
        1h 50m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 17 | Tarom
        £43
        17% off
        £52 £43
      • BUH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is January, with an average price of £87, while the most expensive month is usually October, with an average price of £133.

£133
£110
£87
£64
    Cheapest
  • £119
    Sep
  • £133
    Oct
  • £96
    Nov
  • £121
    Dec
  • £87
    Jan
  • £104
    Feb
  • £101
    Mar
  • £127
    Apr
  • £106
    May
  • £101
    Jun
  • £97
    Jul
  • £89
    Aug

Which month has the lowest round‑trip flight prices from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is usually the month with the lowest fares for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of £147. April is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of £236.

£236
£192
£147
£103
    Cheapest
  • £216
    Sep
  • £186
    Oct
  • £147
    Nov
  • £223
    Dec
  • £171
    Jan
  • £189
    Feb
  • £197
    Mar
  • £236
    Apr
  • £190
    May
  • £163
    Jun
  • £174
    Jul
  • £166
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is on Tuesday, when prices are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as fares are typically highest on that day.

£115
£106
£96
£87
  • £103
    Mon
  • £96
    Tue
  • £113
    Wed
  • £115
    Thu
  • £112
    Fri
  • £98
    Sat
  • £101
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport are Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Tarom offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Tarom logo Tarom
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Anima Wings Aviation logo Anima Wings Aviation

Flight Schedule from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1040

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    15:55

    OTP

    1h 30m

    17:25

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. RO265

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    19:55

    OTP

    2h 50m

    22:45

    IST

    S M T - T F S
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  3. RO263

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    15:50

    OTP

    1h 50m

    17:40

    IST

    - - - W - - -
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  4. RO261

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    08:35

    OTP

    2h 15m

    10:50

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

Cheapest return ticket price £61
Cheapest one-way flight price £39
Off-season travel month November
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for Bucharest to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £154.
  • A flight from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST) takes an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • Airlines with flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST): Tarom, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Anima Wings Aviation and A.P.G. Distribution System.
  • Tarom operates 2 direct flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST).
  • There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • A direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on the route, weather and air traffic.
  • Enter your Bucharest and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and cancellation policy, fill in your passenger details and pay to receive your booking confirmation.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines, Tarom and Anima Wings Aviation operate direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport. The flight time is approximately 1 hour 13 minutes, with about 244 flights per week. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • The latest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport departs at 21:45, with approximately 16 flights per day. Flight schedules may change, so please check the latest departure times before travelling.
  • Istanbul has 2 airports reachable by flights departing from Bucharest, including Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. When choosing an airport, consider its distance to the city centre and route coverage.

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