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Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

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 €46 and round-trip from €72. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      OTP 11:55 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Fri, Nov 20 | Tarom
      €72 €220
      67% off
      67% off
      €220 €72
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:25 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Mon, Nov 9 | Tarom
      €74 €220
      66% off
      66% off
      €220 €74
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Tarom
      IST 8:05 PM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 8:50 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Nov 10 | Tarom
      €75 €220
      66% off
      66% off
      €220 €75
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Tarom
      IST 7:35 PM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 8:20 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Mon, Nov 23 | Tarom
      €76
      65% off
      €220 €76
    • OTP 4:20 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:10 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Tarom
      IST 12:15 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 1:00 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Thu, Nov 5 | Tarom
      €76
      65% off
      €220 €76
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:25 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Mon, Nov 16 | Tarom
      €77
      65% off
      €220 €77
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Tarom
      IST 11:35 PM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:20 AM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Sun, Nov 22 | Tarom
      €77
      65% off
      €220 €77
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:25 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
      €78
      65% off
      €220 €78
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Tarom
      IST 11:40 AM
      1h 45m
      Nonstop
      OTP 12:25 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Tue, Nov 17 | Tarom
      €78
      65% off
      €220 €78
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      IST 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      BUH 4:00 PM
      Istanbul - Bucharest | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Tarom
      €46 €174
      74% off
      74% off
      €174 €46
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Tarom
      €51 €66
      23% off
      23% off
      €66 €51
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Tarom
      €51 €66
      23% off
      23% off
      €66 €51
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Tarom
      €52
      70% off
      €174 €52
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Tarom
      €54
      18% off
      €66 €54
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Tarom
      €54
      18% off
      €66 €54
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Tarom
      €46 €174
      74% off
      74% off
      €174 €46
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Tarom
      €51 €66
      23% off
      23% off
      €66 €51
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Tarom
      €51 €66
      23% off
      23% off
      €66 €51
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Tarom
      €52
      70% off
      €174 €52
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Tarom
      €54
      18% off
      €66 €54
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Tarom
      €54
      18% off
      €66 €54
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Tarom
      €52 €209
      75% off
      75% off
      €209 €52
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
      €54 €209
      74% off
      74% off
      €209 €54
    • OTP 4:20 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:10 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Tarom
      €54 €209
      74% off
      74% off
      €209 €54
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Tarom
      €55
      74% off
      €209 €55
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Tarom
      €57
      73% off
      €209 €57
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Tarom
      €57
      73% off
      €209 €57
    • OTP 4:20 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:10 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Tarom
      €72
      66% off
      €209 €72
    • OTP 8:00 AM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Tarom
      €73
      65% off
      €209 €73
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Tarom
      €75
      64% off
      €209 €75
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      OTP 9:35 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:05 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      €74 €209
      65% off
      65% off
      €209 €74
    • OTP 3:35 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:05 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      €93 €209
      56% off
      56% off
      €209 €93
    • OTP 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      €101 €209
      52% off
      52% off
      €209 €101
    • OTP 7:55 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:45 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Tarom
      €110
      47% off
      €209 €110
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Tarom
      €113
      46% off
      €209 €113
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Tarom
      €114
      45% off
      €209 €114
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Tarom
      €115
      45% off
      €209 €115
    • OTP 8:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:50 AM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Tarom
      €128
      39% off
      €209 €128
    • OTP 8:35 PM
      1h 50m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Tarom
      €146
      30% off
      €209 €146
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Tarom
      €51 €66
      23% off
      23% off
      €66 €51
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Tarom
      €72 €323
      78% off
      78% off
      €323 €72
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Tarom
      €113 €323
      65% off
      65% off
      €323 €113
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      €234
      28% off
      €323 €234
    • OTP 3:50 PM
      50m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €267
      17% off
      €323 €267
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Tarom
      €52
      21% off
      €66 €52
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Tarom
      €54
      18% off
      €66 €54
    • OTP 9:10 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
      €54
      83% off
      €323 €54
    • OTP 4:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:40 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Tarom
      €57
      82% off
      €323 €57
    • BUH 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Bucharest - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | 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 €105. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as €154.

€154
€130
€105
€81
    Cheapest
  • €144
    Oct
  • €117
    Nov
  • €147
    Dec
  • €105
    Jan
  • €127
    Feb
  • €123
    Mar
  • €154
    Apr
  • €128
    May
  • €122
    Jun
  • €118
    Jul
  • €108
    Aug
  • €111
    Sep

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, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €173. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €322.

€322
€248
€173
€99
    Cheapest
  • €322
    Oct
  • €178
    Nov
  • €271
    Dec
  • €208
    Jan
  • €230
    Feb
  • €240
    Mar
  • €287
    Apr
  • €231
    May
  • €198
    Jun
  • €211
    Jul
  • €201
    Aug
  • €173
    Sep

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

€135
€124
€113
€102
  • €121
    Mon
  • €113
    Tue
  • €131
    Wed
  • €135
    Thu
  • €134
    Fri
  • €114
    Sat
  • €120
    Sun

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 €51) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Tarom
From €51
Turkish Airlines
From €61
Anima Wings Aviation
From €72
Air Serbia
From €81
LOT Polish Airlines
From €92
Wizz Air Malta
From €96
AJet
From €102
AEGEAN
From €104
HiSky Europe
From €104
KLM
From €127

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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.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. RO263

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    4:25 PM

    OTP

    1h 15m

    6:40 PM

    IST

    S - - W T - S
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  2. 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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  3. RO265

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    8:35 PM

    OTP

    1h 50m

    11:25 PM

    IST

    - M - - - F -
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About Bucharest Otopeni Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 426.74 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €46
Cheapest return ticket price €72

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 29 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 07:35, 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 €210 in October, 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 €51, and round-trip fares start from €72. The current lowest fare is a Tarom flight departing on Mon, Nov 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines, Tarom and Anima Wings Aviation operate direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 4 minutes, and around 39 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 €169. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 37 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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