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Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OTP 8:35 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, May 18 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Thu, May 21 | Tarom
        $117 $135
        13% off
        13% off
        $135 $117
      • OTP 3:50 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:40 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 14 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sun, Jun 21 | Tarom
        $117 $135
        13% off
        13% off
        $135 $117
      • OTP 7:35 AM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 9:25 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 13 | Tarom
        IST 11:15 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:30 AM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Jun 20 | Tarom
        $118 $135
        13% off
        13% off
        $135 $118
      • OTP 9:10 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 16 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        OTP 11:30 AM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Jun 23 | Tarom
        $119
        12% off
        $135 $119
      • OTP 9:10 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 20 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sun, Jun 21 | Tarom
        $122
        10% off
        $135 $122
      • OTP 8:35 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 10 | Tarom
        IST 11:15 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:30 AM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Jun 13 | Tarom
        $123
        9% off
        $135 $123
      • OTP 3:50 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:40 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 24 | Tarom
        IST 11:15 PM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        OTP 1:00 AM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Wed, Jun 24 | Tarom
        $123
        9% off
        $135 $123
      • OTP 8:45 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:35 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Jun 12 | Tarom
        IST 11:15 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:30 AM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sat, Jun 20 | Tarom
        $124
        8% off
        $135 $124
      • OTP 3:50 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:40 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 17 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        OTP 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Sun, Jun 21 | Tarom
        $124
        8% off
        $135 $124
      • OTP 8:35 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 6 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        OTP 11:30 AM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Jul 7 | Tarom
        $124
        8% off
        $135 $124
      • BUH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, May 10 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BUH 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, May 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OTP 10:30 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:50 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 15 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $62 $71
        13% off
        13% off
        $71 $62
      • OTP 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:30 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 27 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $64 $71
        10% off
        10% off
        $71 $64
      • OTP 8:35 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 6 | Tarom
        $64 $71
        10% off
        10% off
        $71 $64
      • OTP 10:30 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:50 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Jun 26 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $64
        10% off
        $71 $64
      • OTP 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:30 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 30 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $64
        10% off
        $71 $64
      • OTP 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:30 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 9 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $64
        10% off
        $71 $64
      • OTP 8:35 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, May 10 | Tarom
        $65
        8% off
        $71 $65
      • OTP 3:50 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:40 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Jun 4 | Tarom
        $65
        8% off
        $71 $65
      • OTP 10:30 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:50 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 8 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $65
        8% off
        $71 $65
      • OTP 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:30 AM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 4 | Anima Wings Aviation
        $65
        8% off
        $71 $65
      • BUH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, May 10 | 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.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport

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 $115. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as $177.

$177
$146
$115
$84
    Cheapest
  • $129
    May
  • $147
    Jun
  • $143
    Jul
  • $151
    Aug
  • $152
    Sep
  • $177
    Oct
  • $128
    Nov
  • $161
    Dec
  • $115
    Jan
  • $139
    Feb
  • $135
    Mar
  • $169
    Apr

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 $195. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $315.

$315
$255
$195
$135
    Cheapest
  • $208
    May
  • $206
    Jun
  • $227
    Jul
  • $234
    Aug
  • $259
    Sep
  • $247
    Oct
  • $195
    Nov
  • $297
    Dec
  • $228
    Jan
  • $252
    Feb
  • $263
    Mar
  • $315
    Apr

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 Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$154
$145
$136
$127
  • $146
    Mon
  • $136
    Tue
  • $153
    Wed
  • $151
    Thu
  • $154
    Fri
  • $151
    Sat
  • $139
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport

See which airlines fly from Bucharest to Istanbul. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Anima Wings Aviation
From $62
Tarom
From $65
Turkish Airlines
From $79
HiSky Europe
From $97
Air Serbia
From $100
AEGEAN
From $102
LOT Polish Airlines
From $105
KLM
From $120
Air France
From $190
Lufthansa
From $226

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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.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. RO265

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    7:55 PM

    OTP

    2h 50m

    10:45 PM

    IST

    S M T - T F S
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  2. A2724

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    10:10 AM

    OTP

    1h 20m

    11:30 AM

    IST

    S - - W T - S
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  3. RO263

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:50 PM

    OTP

    1h 50m

    5:40 PM

    IST

    - - T W - - S
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Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Flight distance426.74 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$62
Cheapest return ticket price$117

FAQs for Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 1 hour 36 minutes to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (otp) to Istanbul Airport (ist).
  • There are around 11 daily flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around $72 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $105 in May, 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.

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