Cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $116 | PegasusNonstop2 hrFri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is currently $116 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $58 | PegasusNonstop2 hrFri, Jun 5 | The cheapest one-way flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is currently $58 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $169 | TAROMNonstop2 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bucharest to Istanbul is currently $169 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $519 | Turkish AirlinesNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is currently $519 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Bucharest to Istanbul takes 1 hr 15 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Bucharest to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
January
Prices in January are usually between $125 and $280.
Popular airlines from Bucharest to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Bucharest to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom $182Typical price: $170–29021 weekly nonstop flightsOTP - ISTEvery day
- TAROMNonstopfrom $149Typical price: $145–27016 weekly nonstop flightsOTP - ISTEvery day
- PegasusNonstopfrom $116Typical price: $120–2305 weekly nonstop flightsOTP - SAWEvery Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun67 weekly connecting flightsOTP - IST, SAWEvery Sat
- AnimawingsNonstopTypical price: $145–2654 weekly nonstop flightsOTP - ISTEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun7 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ISTEvery Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- flydubai46 weekly connecting flightsOTP - IST, SAWEvery day
- LOTfrom $269Typical price: $285–44537 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ISTEvery day
Popular airports near Bucharest
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Bucharest center and popularity with travelers.
- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)BucharestRomania37 min10 mi
- Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BucharestRomania32 min5 mi
- Craiova international Airport (CRA)CraiovaRomania2 hr 36 min109 mi
- Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)BrașovRomania2 hr 54 min93 mi
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min19 mi
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min21 mi
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min60 mi
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min56 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Bucharest to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Bucharest to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $105 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $58.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $182, flying from May 23 to May 25.
- The cheapest TAROM flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $149, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $116, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
- The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $269, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Istanbul starts at $116 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $58 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Bucharest to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Bucharest to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 5 nonstop flights and 67 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 5 nonstop flights and 67 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul are:
- TAROM offers 16 nonstop flights per week. TAROM flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Animawings offers 4 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Animawings flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- flydubai offers 46 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- LOT offers 37 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $58.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $182, flying from May 23 to May 25.
- The cheapest TAROM flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $149, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $116, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
- The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is $269, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
Turkish Airlines, TAROM, Animawings and Pegasus fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul.
- There are 21 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 16 TAROM direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
- There are 4 Animawings direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Istanbul at price $169 is offered by TAROM from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Turkish Airlines, TAROM, Animawings and Pegasus fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul.
- There are 21 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 16 TAROM direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
- There are 4 Animawings direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Bucharest and Istanbul start at $116 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Bucharest and Istanbul start at $519 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bucharest and Istanbul start at $116 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Bucharest to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Bucharest and Istanbul starts at $169 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with TAROM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Istanbul at price $169 is offered by TAROM from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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