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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 114 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bucharest.99 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 99 €, select.

Bucharest.109 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 109 €, select.

Bucharest.110 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.

Bucharest.110 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.

Bucharest.110 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.

Bucharest.110 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.

Bucharest.110 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.

Bucharest.110 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.

Bucharest.113 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 113 €, select.

Bucharest.114 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.

Bucharest.116 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 116 €, select.

Bucharest.122 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 122 €, select.

Bucharest.125 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 125 €, select.

Bucharest.125 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 125 €, select.

Bucharest.125 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 125 €, select.

Bucharest.126 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 126 €, select.

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Alternative Istanbul to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Istanbul to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	99 €
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	1 hr, 24 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	564

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Bucharest?

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is 99 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest?

1 hour and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Bucharest.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Bucharest?

Turkish Airlines, TAROM and EgyptAir fly direct from Istanbul to Bucharest.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Bucharest?

As of March 2026, there are 564 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Bucharest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from 99 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Istanbul to Bucharest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Bucharest?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Bucharest is Pegasus Airlines .

Travelling from Istanbul to Bucharest: what you need to know

Istanbul is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Disembark at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the chief entry point to Bucharest.
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Bucharest flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Bucharest is one hour behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 36 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is with TAROM at 23:35. Choose the first IST to OTP departure with TAROM at 00:15 to make the most of your first day in Bucharest.
To ensure you don't miss your Istanbul to Bucharest flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bucharest

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest is 50 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 99 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap Istanbul to Bucharest flights by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to Bucharest is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
Save time searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Istanbul to Bucharest flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

If you're after a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest, you can depart from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Fly from IST to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in one seamless trip.
Reserve your Istanbul to Bucharest plane tickets with Turkish Airlines. This carrier is a top choice for direct flights from IST.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Istanbul to Bucharest flights departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
- Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Nonstop connections from SAW will take you to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
From SAW, you can lock in a direct Istanbul to Bucharest plane ticket with Pegasus.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Istanbul to Bucharest flight, browse these options when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
- Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)
- Sofia Airport (SOF)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 31 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Istanbul to Bucharest, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
77% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.

Arriving in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest. Book one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance of your Istanbul to Bucharest flight.

Best time to go to Bucharest

July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.
Lock in an Istanbul to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

More about Bucharest

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Bucharest:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Bucharest to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Revolution Square Fountain.

Explore more of Romania

Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres to the north, popular attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are key highlights.