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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul (BUH-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.
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Recent return flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul

Sat, 22 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:05OTP-IST
1h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:10IST-OTP
1h 20mdirect
€120Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
TAROM Logo
19:55 - 22:45OTP-IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
23:35 - 00:20IST-OTP
1h 45mdirect
€124TAROM
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Sat, 11 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
TAROM Logo
21:10 - 22:25OTP-IST
1h 15mdirect
TAROM Logo
10:15 - 11:30IST-OTP
1h 15mdirect
€124TAROM
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Sat, 4 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
TAROM Logo
21:10 - 22:25OTP-IST
1h 15mdirect
TAROM Logo
23:15 - 00:30IST-OTP
1h 15mdirect
€140TAROM
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Tue, 30 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
TAROM Logo
21:10 - 22:25OTP-IST
1h 15mdirect
TAROM Logo
23:15 - 00:30IST-OTP
1h 15mdirect
€143TAROM
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:45 - 23:15OTP-IST
1h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:50 - 08:10IST-OTP
1h 20mdirect
€144Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
16:05 - 15:50OTP-IST
23h 45m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:40 - 03:05IST-OTP
11h 25m1 stop
€149Air Serbia
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Mon, 22 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 03:30OTP-IST
23h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:20 - 15:20IST-OTP
11h 00m1 stop
€149Air Serbia
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:50 - 21:00OTP-IST
9h 10m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:00IST-OTP
13h 00m1 stop
€166Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:50 - 21:00OTP-IST
9h 10m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
06:30 - 10:00IST-OTP
4h 30m1 stop
€167Aegean Airlines
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Everything you should know

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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from €120 (return)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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OTP-IST
Cheapest
OTP-IST
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When to book
9 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 13% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
€120
Typical prices: €106-149
Turkish Airlines
Sat 22/11Tue 25/11
OTP – IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
€64
Typical prices: €72-150
TAROM
Sat 4/10
OTP – IST • Direct
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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 to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport costs €152 on the route between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest 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 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 to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost €113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €157 and €139 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest 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 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 to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Bucharest to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport was €74 for a one-way ticket and €140 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

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

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

    There are direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul 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 €179 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 €125 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul 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?

    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 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?

    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 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 to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €432 or less one-way and €457 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Bucharest to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

Bucharest 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

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.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3954 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.7Crew
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Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

2.0 MediocreRaj, Sept 2025LAX - IST
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Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

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.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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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