BUH - IST

€73 Find Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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
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
€135
Typical prices: €213-€132
TAROM
Mon 27/4Wed 29/4
OTP - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
€73
Typical prices: €83-€170
TAROM
Wed 8/4
OTP - IST • Direct
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Cheapest • from €135 (return)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with TAROM, Turkish Airlines, and Animawings. Average duration is 1h 36m
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul

Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
TAROM Logo
20:35 - 22:25
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
10:15 - 12:00
IST
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OTP
1h 45mdirect
€135TAROM
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
TAROM Logo
21:10 - 22:25
OTP
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IST
1h 15mdirect
TAROM Logo
10:15 - 12:00
IST
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OTP
1h 45mdirect
€154TAROM
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 16 May
TAROM Logo
07:35 - 09:25
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
23:15 - 00:30
IST
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OTP
1h 15mdirect
€155TAROM
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
TAROM Logo
07:35 - 09:25
OTP
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IST
1h 50mdirect
TAROM Logo
18:35 - 20:20
IST
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OTP
1h 45mdirect
€155TAROM
Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 16:15
OTP
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IST
1h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 10:20
IST
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OTP
10h 25m
1 stop
€156Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:45 - 23:05
OTP
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IST
1h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:20 - 14:35
IST
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OTP
1h 15mdirect
€161Turkish Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Air Serbia Logo
16:05 - 03:40
OTP
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IST
11h 35m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:45 - 03:05
IST
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OTP
11h 20m
1 stop
€164Air Serbia
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 15:55
OTP
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IST
11h 25m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 15:20
IST
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OTP
10h 50m
1 stop
€165Air Serbia
Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 23:05
OTP
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IST
1h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:55 - 20:15
IST
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OTP
1h 20mdirect
€166Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 23:05
OTP
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IST
1h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 12:05
IST
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OTP
1h 15mdirect
€167Turkish Airlines
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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?

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 to Istanbul Airport departing in April.

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 €130 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 €132 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €182 and €155 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 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% 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 €73 for a one-way ticket and €135 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 Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    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.

  • 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 TAROM?

    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 €162 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 €128 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • 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 €168 or less one-way and €186 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct 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 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4289 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
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We had requested a wheel chair assist for my husband who has Parkinson’s. The first seat we came to we got off the plane was staffed by 3 men-one was on his cell phone, one was sleeping and the fellow we spoke with was rude and seemed as if he didn’t care that we had a plane to catch in one hour. A person with a wheel chair came and took us to the center area for wheelchairs. Here we waited for 20-25 minutes while our flight went to “boarding.” Finally a woman came with a cart and we zipped through the airport.

6.0 GoodGail, Mar 2026
ZAG - IST
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We had requested a wheel chair assist for my husband who has Parkinson’s. The first seat we came to we got off the plane was staffed by 3 men-one was on his cell phone, one was sleeping and the fellow we spoke with was rude and seemed as if he didn’t care that we had a plane to catch in one hour. A person with a wheel chair came and took us to the center area for wheelchairs. Here we waited for 20-25 minutes while our flight went to “boarding.” Finally a woman came with a cart and we zipped through the airport.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

One of the worst days of my in Istanbul very disrespect people they changed my flight 2 times I miss one of my flight from Istanbul to DFW they forsed me to buy another ticket they do not care about customer they take advantage of you. You get scammed from every where if have other options please don't go through the Turkish airlines

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

Worst of the 3 flights so far. Food was not good, wasn’t ask my choice. Airplane was the A320 which was not as nice as the 787. Left and arrived late.

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

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.

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