Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest (IST - BUH)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$128	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight	$60	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is currently $60
Last-minute weekend getaway	$159	AJet 1 stop 24 hr Fri, Apr 10 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Bucharest is currently $159
Cheapest business class flights	$580	LOT 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is currently $580

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Bucharest takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–160
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $140–195

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Bucharest

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $189

Typical price: $160–270

24 weekly nonstop flights

IST - OTP Every day
TAROM

Nonstop

from $233

Typical price: $160–260

16 weekly nonstop flights

IST - OTP Every day
AJet

from $181

Typical price: $150–215

544 weekly connecting flights

SAW - OTP Every day
Animawings

Nonstop

Typical price: $145–265

5 weekly nonstop flights

IST - OTP Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

4 weekly connecting flights

IST - OTP Every Mon, Thu, Sun
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $128

Typical price: $115–230

5 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - OTP Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
LOT

from $258

Typical price: $235–400

45 weekly connecting flights

IST - OTP Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Romania 37 min 10 mi
Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

Bucharest Romania 30 min 5 mi
Craiova international Airport (CRA)

Craiova Romania 2 hr 37 min 109 mi
Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)

Brașov Romania 2 hr 53 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Bucharest

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bucharest are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $110 to $160.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Bucharest recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $189, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest TAROM flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $233, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $181, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $128, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest LOT flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $258, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Bucharest starts at $128 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Bucharest.

Peak travel is Apr–Oct, when the weather is mostly warm. Jul–Aug is hot. The George Enescu Festival (Sep) is a classical music festival staged in odd-numbered years, and attracts major European orchestras. A Christmas Market runs Nov–Dec. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with regular snowfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Bucharest really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 24 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .

In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 544 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Bucharest are:

TAROM offers 16 nonstop flights per week. TAROM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
Animawings offers 5 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Animawings flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
Pegasus offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
LOT offers 45 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Bucharest.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Bucharest recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $189, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest TAROM flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $233, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $181, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $128, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest LOT flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $258, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

Turkish Airlines, TAROM, Animawings and Pegasus fly direct from Istanbul to Bucharest.

There are 24 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 TAROM direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Animawings direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Bucharest at price $159 is offered by AJet from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.

Turkish Airlines, TAROM, Animawings and Pegasus fly direct from Istanbul to Bucharest.

There are 24 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 TAROM direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Animawings direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Bucharest start at $128 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Bucharest, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Bucharest start at $580 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with LOT.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Bucharest start at $128 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Bucharest, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Bucharest starts at $159 from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13 with AJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Bucharest at price $159 is offered by AJet from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Bucharest, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.