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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 12:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 8:01 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport takes 1h 21m, covering 293 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport range from $127 to $189, with an average of $151 over the past 12 months. Anything below $127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $151 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $150 round-trip, compared to $172 via a layover through Antalya (AYT).

Pegasus Airlines is the only airline operating Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $72, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport most commonly connect through:

• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Chișinău Intl (RMO) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $146 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $164, a difference of $18.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Pegasus Airlines operates flights between Bucharest and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Flying via Tirana Rinas (TIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 5h 57m via Chișinău Intl (RMO) and 8h 31m via Antalya (AYT).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucharest to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.