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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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Cheap flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul (OTP-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 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 July, where tickets cost C$ 204 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 277 and C$ 238 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 276, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 172 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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

  • 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 A318 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.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 117 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

Monday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Friday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Monday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Friday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

TAROM,Turkish Airlines

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Top airline 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.
6.8
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 644 reviews
6.4Comfort
5.7Entertainment
6.9Boarding
5.8Food
7.3Crew
Airline reviews

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

6.0 GoodMohammed Raza, Aug 2024SAW - STN
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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

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

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