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£63 Find Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Bucharest to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£95
Typical prices: £91-£128
Animawings
Wed 11/3Wed 25/3
OTP - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£51
Typical prices: £52-£97
TAROM
Thu 19/2
OTP - IST • Direct
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Use the public bus (#783) from OTP for cheap transit.
The M11 Metro Line from IST offers efficient city access.
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Animawings
Cheapest • from £95 (return)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
8 weeks
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March
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul (OTP-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Bucharest to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Animawings Logo
10:10 - 12:30
OTP
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IST
1h 20mdirect
Animawings Logo
13:15 - 13:35
IST
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OTP
1h 20mdirect
£95Animawings
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
TAROM Logo
15:50 - 18:40
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
11:40 - 11:55
IST
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OTP
1h 15mdirect
£98TAROM
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:05
OTP
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IST
1h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:10
IST
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OTP
1h 20mdirect
£101Turkish Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:05
OTP
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IST
1h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:10
IST
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OTP
1h 20mdirect
£102Turkish Airlines
Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
TAROM Logo
15:50 - 17:40
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
11:40 - 12:25
IST
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OTP
0h 45mdirect
£102TAROM
Mon, 16 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:05
OTP
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IST
1h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:10
IST
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OTP
1h 20mdirect
£105Turkish Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
TAROM Logo
15:50 - 18:40
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
11:40 - 11:55
IST
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OTP
1h 15mdirect
£109TAROM
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
TAROM Logo
19:55 - 22:45
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
11:40 - 12:25
IST
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OTP
1h 45mdirect
£110TAROM
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
TAROM Logo
15:50 - 17:40
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
18:35 - 20:20
IST
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OTP
1h 45mdirect
£110TAROM
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
TAROM Logo
15:50 - 17:40
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
11:40 - 12:25
IST
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OTP
0h 45mdirect
£116TAROM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Bucharest to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bucharest to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Bucharest, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost £107 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £144 and £138 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Bucharest to Istanbul

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Jenna Scatena

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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£51
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was £51 for a one-way ticket and £95 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of £132 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £103 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Bucharest with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £179 or less one-way and £445 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Tuesday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Thursday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Friday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Saturday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Monday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Tuesday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Thursday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Friday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

Saturday

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Animawings, TAROM, Turkish Airlines

Animawings, TAROM, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bucharest to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4209 reviews
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jan 2026
SGN - IST
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Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

wifi was iffy at best. Movie selection could have been better

Boarding was chaotic and confusing. The seats were so close to the row in front that my knees were up against the seat in front of me the whole trip. The beverage service consisted of a small plastic cup of warm water. This was truly a very bad experience.

A basic, cheap flight from Bucharest to Prague. No Frills, but we got there safely.

It was cancelled you imbeciles! And then you have the gall to ask for reviews? Here! Have this review, you damned cretins!

Upgrade to business was great. The crew was nice. Disembarkation in Bucharest was very slow through the rear door to a bus to get to the terminal. The business lounge was not clean with bugs running on the floor.

I rated food and entertainment with the lower score because I did not have N/A. No food and entertainment from Bucharest to London.

Poor service ! Water need to be free and a little snack for 3.5 hour during the flight. Tarom company need to take lessons from Turkish Airlines.

There was extreme turbulence for 10-15 minutes a bit after takeoff, which of course is no one's fault. This was a short regional flight with no amenities except water. Departure and arrival wete close ro on-time. The Suceava airport is very small but pleasant and efficient. My baggage all the way from Washington DC, checked through Paris and Bucharest, arrived without a hitch. There was really nothing to complain about except a regrettable 5+-hour layover in Bucharest.

This experience was atypical. The flight left three hours late because of engine technical issues, which meant a very long wait. Unrealistic announcements made it worse by discoursgong leavimg for water, reatrrom, etc. But the crew did its best and apart from the delay, it was not a bad flight. Good entertainment and drink service.In the end, I made my connection anyway.

Pros: "The crew and the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul"
Cons: "The airplane from Athens to Bucharest wa terrible, very old, smelling bad, not maintained, and noisy"

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