Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and TAROM. With an average price for the route of €164 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. TAROM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of €129 and an overall rating of 6.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Bucharest generally make it to Istanbul in 1h 15m. The flying distance between the two cities is 662 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 direct flights that take off from Bucharest and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 direct flights that take off from Bucharest and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport was €53 for a one-way ticket and €97 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Bucharest and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Bucharest and Istanbul are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (24 flights per week), TAROM (15 flights per week), and Animawings (3 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Bucharest and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Bucharest and Istanbul are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (24 flights per week), TAROM (15 flights per week), and Animawings (3 flights per week).

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Bucharest at 05:45 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 07:15.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport jets off at 21:45 and lands at 23:15.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport. They are TAROM and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is TAROM, with the best return deal found costing €99. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at TAROM.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport. They are TAROM and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is TAROM, with the best return deal found costing €99. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at TAROM.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost €133 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €179 and €160 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost €133 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €179 and €160 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

How often are flights from Bucharest to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Bucharest and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 104 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul were found on TAROM (€97) and Turkish Airlines (€119).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul were found on TAROM (€97) and Turkish Airlines (€119).

Question 30

What is the cheapest Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport costs €164 on the route between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

Question 31

What is the cheapest Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport costs €164 on the route between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Istanbul Airport from Bucharest usually cost between €115 and €175 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €97 on TAROM (17 Nov–25 Nov).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Istanbul Airport is TAROM, followed by Turkish Airlines.

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