What to know about flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul is approximately 451.15km. The average flight time between Bucharest and Istanbul is 1 hour 31 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 59
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines BUH-IST 1h 20m · Direct Fri, Nov 13
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Cheapest return
S$ 103
Tarom Tarom BUH-IST 1h 50m · Direct Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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Best time to book
July
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
451.15km
Flight distance
1h 31m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 59 and round-trip from S$ 103. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Over the past 7 days, flights from Bucharest to Istanbul have operated an average of 15 times per day, with 50.0% on-time departure rate and 80.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul, including Tarom, and . Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The average price of one-way flights from Bucharest to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul is July, with an average price of S$ 141, and the most expensive month is October, with an average price of up to S$ 223.

S$ 223
S$ 182
S$ 141
S$ 100
    Cheapest
  • S$ 223
    Oct
  • S$ 163
    Nov
  • S$ 208
    Dec
  • S$ 146
    Jan
  • S$ 177
    Feb
  • S$ 168
    Mar
  • S$ 206
    Apr
  • S$ 180
    May
  • S$ 159
    Jun
  • S$ 141
    Jul
  • S$ 149
    Aug
  • S$ 141
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Bucharest to Istanbul is September, with an average price of S$ 241, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 408.

S$ 408
S$ 325
S$ 241
S$ 158
    Cheapest
  • S$ 316
    Oct
  • S$ 253
    Nov
  • S$ 375
    Dec
  • S$ 296
    Jan
  • S$ 320
    Feb
  • S$ 329
    Mar
  • S$ 408
    Apr
  • S$ 308
    May
  • S$ 267
    Jun
  • S$ 300
    Jul
  • S$ 278
    Aug
  • S$ 241
    Sep

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 59 (for example, OTP–SAW on Fri, Nov 13). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Tarom offers fares from S$ 103, departing on Thu, Nov 12 and returning on Thu, Nov 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Tarom Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 78 direct flights operate each week between Bucharest and Istanbul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – RO9161 (departure at 09:50) Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – RO9165 (departure at 16:03)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Nov 13, with one-way fares from just S$ 59.
    · Compare airlines. Pegasus Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Istanbul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul on October 7, 2026 with Tarom, with prices starting at S$ 59.
  • Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Ataturk Airport (ISL). The most common route connects Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport and Istanbul Airport (OTP–IST).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Bucharest to Istanbul is S$ 185. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Bucharest to Istanbul is S$ 272. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Bucharest and Istanbul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Pegasus Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Bucharest to Istanbul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.