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Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AED 213
Tarom Tarom 1h 50m · Nonstop Sat, Dec 5
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Cheapest round-trip
AED 318
Tarom Tarom 1h 50m · Nonstop Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
Recommended airlines
Tarom TaromCheapest· From AED 213 Turkish Airlines Turkish AirlinesMost booked

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 213 and round-trip from AED 318. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      OTP 11:55 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Wed, Nov 25 | Tarom
      AED 318 AED 1,948
      84% off
      84% off
      AED 1,948 AED 318
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Tarom
      IST 12:15 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 1:00 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Thu, Nov 26 | Tarom
      AED 322 AED 1,948
      83% off
      83% off
      AED 1,948 AED 322
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Tarom
      IST 11:35 PM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:20 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Sun, Nov 29 | Tarom
      AED 335 AED 1,948
      83% off
      83% off
      AED 1,948 AED 335
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      OTP 11:55 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Sun, Nov 29 | Tarom
      AED 335
      83% off
      AED 1,948 AED 335
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:25 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
      AED 336
      83% off
      AED 1,948 AED 336
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:25 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
      AED 341
      82% off
      AED 1,948 AED 341
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      OTP 11:55 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Wed, Nov 25 | Tarom
      AED 345
      82% off
      AED 1,948 AED 345
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Tarom
      SAW 10:00 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      OTP 10:20 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Dec 19 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 368
      81% off
      AED 1,948 AED 368
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Tarom
      SAW 10:35 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      OTP 10:55 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Thu, Dec 17 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 375
      81% off
      AED 1,948 AED 375
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      IST 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      BUH 4:00 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 319
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 319 AED 213
    • Cheapest
      OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 977
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 977 AED 213
    • Cheapest
      OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 977
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 977 AED 213
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 15 | Tarom
      AED 220
      31% off
      AED 319 AED 220
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 23 | Tarom
      AED 220
      77% off
      AED 977 AED 220
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 24 | Tarom
      AED 221
      77% off
      AED 977 AED 221
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 13 | Tarom
      AED 222
      30% off
      AED 319 AED 222
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Tarom
      AED 222
      30% off
      AED 319 AED 222
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 12 | Tarom
      AED 222
      77% off
      AED 977 AED 222
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 319
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 319 AED 213
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 977
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 977 AED 213
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 977
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 977 AED 213
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 15 | Tarom
      AED 220
      31% off
      AED 319 AED 220
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 23 | Tarom
      AED 220
      77% off
      AED 977 AED 220
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 24 | Tarom
      AED 221
      77% off
      AED 977 AED 221
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 13 | Tarom
      AED 222
      30% off
      AED 319 AED 222
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Tarom
      AED 222
      30% off
      AED 319 AED 222
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 12 | Tarom
      AED 222
      77% off
      AED 977 AED 222
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 1,106
      81% off
      81% off
      AED 1,106 AED 213
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Tarom
      AED 213 AED 1,106
      81% off
      81% off
      AED 1,106 AED 213
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 23 | Tarom
      AED 220 AED 1,106
      80% off
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 220
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 24 | Tarom
      AED 221
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 221
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 12 | Tarom
      AED 222
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 222
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Feb 7 | Tarom
      AED 224
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 224
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 19 | Tarom
      AED 225
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 225
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 9 | Tarom
      AED 226
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 226
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 26 | Tarom
      AED 226
      80% off
      AED 1,106 AED 226
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Tarom
      AED 296 AED 1,095
      73% off
      73% off
      AED 1,095 AED 296
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Tarom
      AED 703 AED 1,095
      36% off
      36% off
      AED 1,095 AED 703
    • OTP 10:15 AM
      4h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 3:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | AEGEAN
      AED 788 AED 1,095
      28% off
      28% off
      AED 1,095 AED 788
    • OTP 3:35 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:05 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 633
      42% off
      AED 1,095 AED 633
    • OTP 4:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Tarom
      AED 355
      68% off
      AED 1,095 AED 355
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Tarom
      AED 424
      61% off
      AED 1,095 AED 424
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Tarom
      AED 603
      45% off
      AED 1,095 AED 603
    • OTP 4:20 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:10 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Tarom
      AED 447
      59% off
      AED 1,095 AED 447
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 13 | Tarom
      AED 222 AED 319
      30% off
      30% off
      AED 319 AED 222
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
      AED 222 AED 1,455
      85% off
      85% off
      AED 1,455 AED 222
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Tarom
      AED 227 AED 319
      28% off
      28% off
      AED 319 AED 227
    • OTP 4:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Tarom
      AED 355
      76% off
      AED 1,455 AED 355
    • OTP 4:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 1,047
      28% off
      AED 1,455 AED 1,047
    • OTP 10:10 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Anima Wings Aviation
      AED 302
      79% off
      AED 1,455 AED 302
    • OTP 10:10 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Anima Wings Aviation
      AED 306
      79% off
      AED 1,455 AED 306
    • OTP 10:10 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Anima Wings Aviation
      AED 574
      61% off
      AED 1,455 AED 574
    • OTP 10:10 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Anima Wings Aviation
      AED 728
      50% off
      AED 1,455 AED 728
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bucharest to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport is Tarom (from AED 213) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of AED 667. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AED 1,178.

AED 1,178
AED 923
AED 667
AED 412
  • AED 667
    Nov
  • AED 1,111
    Dec
  • AED 854
    Jan
  • AED 943
    Feb
  • AED 983
    Mar
  • AED 1,178
    Apr
  • AED 947
    May
  • AED 811
    Jun
  • AED 865
    Jul
  • AED 825
    Aug
  • AED 711
    Sep
  • AED 880
    Oct

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AED 431. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as AED 633.

AED 633
AED 532
AED 431
AED 330
    Cheapest
  • AED 474
    Nov
  • AED 603
    Dec
  • AED 431
    Jan
  • AED 519
    Feb
  • AED 505
    Mar
  • AED 633
    Apr
  • AED 526
    May
  • AED 500
    Jun
  • AED 483
    Jul
  • AED 441
    Aug
  • AED 455
    Sep
  • AED 487
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bucharest Otopeni Airport 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 day to depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AED 549
AED 504
AED 459
AED 414
  • AED 487
    Mon
  • AED 459
    Tue
  • AED 549
    Wed
  • AED 548
    Thu
  • AED 544
    Fri
  • AED 461
    Sat
  • AED 497
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. RO261

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    8:35 AM

    OTP

    1h 15m

    10:50 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK1046

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    9:35 PM

    OTP

    1h 30m

    12:05 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK1040

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:35 PM

    OTP

    1h 30m

    6:05 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. RO263

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:50 PM

    OTP

    50m

    5:40 PM

    IST

    S - - W T - S
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  5. RO265

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    7:55 PM

    OTP

    1h 50m

    10:45 PM

    IST

    - M - - - F -
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FAQs for Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 08:00, and the last departs at 21:45, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 584 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) at 08:00 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 10:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) at 21:55 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 23:25.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4492 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from AED 213, and round-trip fares start from AED 318. The current lowest fare is a Tarom flight departing on Sat, Dec 5; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines and Tarom operate direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 3 minutes, and around 36 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport is AED 624. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 36 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines and Tarom. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Bucharest Otopeni Airport 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 refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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