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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $226. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Istanbul.$196 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Istanbul.$198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

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Bucharest to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$196
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	140

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul is $196. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul?

1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, TAROM and EgyptAir fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul?

As of June 2026, there are 140 flights per week flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport on Saturday, 27 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, TAROM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul one hour ahead of Bucharest.
There are 44 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Istanbul (and then other destinations in Türkiye (Turkey)) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between OTP and IST:
- Athens International Airport
- Antalya Airport
- Sofia Airport

Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

Of the departures from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Bucharest Otopeni Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near OTP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OTP to IST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.