Flying from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 1 hour 29 minutes.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located in Bucharest. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route. There are 227 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with TAROM at 23:15. Go for the first IST to OTP departure with Turkish Airlines at 06:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to OTP. 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 time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport with TAROM. This top airline operates services from IST.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Istanbul to OTP that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and OTP include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)? Check out the fares departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to OTP are offered by Pegasus Airlines.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Istanbul to OTP? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider booking a hotel near OTP if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to the centre of Bucharest is about 34 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
RM213 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Return flights start from RM470. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
2 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Istanbul to OTP.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bucharest, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before booking a flight from Istanbul to OTP, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just two of the top attractions to put on your Bucharest to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
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