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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 1:41 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 1:01 am.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 1h 26m, covering 264 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 Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from $161 to $244, with an average of $188 over the past 12 months. Anything below $161 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $188 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $188 round-trip, compared to $214 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while TAROM has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights are:

• Turkish Airlines: 91% on time
• TAROM: 87% on time
• Animawings: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and TAROM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $561. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport pass through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $174 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $228, a difference of $54.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• TAROM
• Animawings

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Palace of the Parliament, Arena Națională and National Theatre Bucharest. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Animawings: 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.