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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Bucharest to Istanbul.
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9:10 pm - 10:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 15mnonstop
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10:15 am - 12:00 pmIST-OTP
1h 45mnonstop
$135TAROM
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Wed, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 15
TAROM Logo
9:10 pm - 10:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 15mnonstop
TAROM Logo
10:15 am - 11:30 amIST-OTP
1h 15mnonstop
$148TAROM
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Thu, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 9
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 am - 3:50 pmOTP-IST
11h 10m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 3:15 pmIST-OTP
10h 45m1 stop
$165Air Serbia
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 1
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9:10 pm - 10:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 15mnonstop
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9:30 am - 4:50 pmIST-OTP
7h 20m1 stop
Wed, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 15
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9:10 pm - 10:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 15mnonstop
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10:50 pm - 7:50 amIST-OTP
9h 00m1 stop
Wed, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 30
Air Serbia Logo
4:05 pm - 3:30 amOTP-IST
11h 25m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 pm - 3:05 amIST-OTP
10h 30m1 stop
$177Air Serbia
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 11:15 pmOTP-IST
1h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:05 amIST-OTP
1h 20mnonstop
$185Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 11:25 pmOTP-IST
1h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 8:10 amIST-OTP
1h 20mnonstop
$187Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 9
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 9:20 pmOTP-IST
15h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 11:30 pmIST-OTP
9h 30m1 stop
$229Lufthansa
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Fri, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 17
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 9:20 pmOTP-IST
15h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 11:50 pmIST-OTP
9h 50m1 stop
$266Lufthansa
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Sat, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 16
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Expert advice for your flight from Bucharest to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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OTP

For a quick departure, use the public bus (#783) from OTP to the city centre, the cheapest option with several stops along the way.

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IST

Use the M11 Metro Line from IST to reach Istanbul's city centre efficiently, operating from 6 am to midnight with frequent trains.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bucharest to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bucharest to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Bucharest to Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Bucharest, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $132 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $165 and $163 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,055, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Bucharest to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was $59 for a one-way ticket and $135 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Bucharest and Istanbul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Bucharest.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Bucharest and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Bucharest to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or TAROM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and TAROM. With an average price for the route of $199 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. TAROM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $139 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Bucharest is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Bucharest with another airline. Booking your flights between Bucharest and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Bucharest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $110 or less one-way and $390 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

Monday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Friday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Monday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Friday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from Bucharest to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3790 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.7Crew
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Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

10.0 ExcellentMaria Cristina, Apr 2025MIA - IST
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Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was cancelled you imbeciles! And then you have the gall to ask for reviews? Here! Have this review, you damned cretins!

Upgrade to business was great. The crew was nice. Disembarkation in Bucharest was very slow through the rear door to a bus to get to the terminal. The business lounge was not clean with bugs running on the floor.

I rated food and entertainment with the lower score because I did not have N/A. No food and entertainment from Bucharest to London.

Poor service ! Water need to be free and a little snack for 3.5 hour during the flight. Tarom company need to take lessons from Turkish Airlines.

There was extreme turbulence for 10-15 minutes a bit after takeoff, which of course is no one's fault. This was a short regional flight with no amenities except water. Departure and arrival wete close ro on-time. The Suceava airport is very small but pleasant and efficient. My baggage all the way from Washington DC, checked through Paris and Bucharest, arrived without a hitch. There was really nothing to complain about except a regrettable 5+-hour layover in Bucharest.

This experience was atypical. The flight left three hours late because of engine technical issues, which meant a very long wait. Unrealistic announcements made it worse by discoursgong leavimg for water, reatrrom, etc. But the crew did its best and apart from the delay, it was not a bad flight. Good entertainment and drink service.In the end, I made my connection anyway.

Pros: "The crew and the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul"
Cons: "The airplane from Athens to Bucharest wa terrible, very old, smelling bad, not maintained, and noisy"

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