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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM409. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.RM409 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM409, select.
Istanbul.RM432 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM432, select.
Istanbul.RM432 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM432, select.
Istanbul.RM439 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM439, select.
Istanbul.RM464 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM464, select.
Istanbul.RM464 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM464, select.
Istanbul.RM469 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM469, select.
Istanbul.RM469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM469, select.
Istanbul.RM474 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM474, select.
Istanbul.RM474 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM474, select.
Istanbul.RM477 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM477, select.
Istanbul.RM477 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM477, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from RM432
Mar
from RM409
Apr
from RM464
May
from RM469
Jun
from RM477
Jul
from RM491
Aug
from RM492
Sep
from RM469
Oct
from RM474
Nov
from RM524
Dec
from RM524
Jan
from RM547

Direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul

Alternative Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from RM432
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Bucharest to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM409
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week105

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

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul is RM409. 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.
1 hour and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, TAROM and EgyptAir fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul.
As of February 2026, there are 92 flights per week flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul is usually March.
If you're flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from RM409.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Istanbul is one hour ahead of Bucharest, where Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 36 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from OTP to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 22:10. Choose the first departure with TAROM at 07:35 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your OTP to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.

  • Begin your trip at OTP and fly nonstop to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul. Book your seat with one of these:

  • We make it easy to book flight tickets from OTP to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

  • Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a hotel close to OTP? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • 71.27% of flights that leave from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport land at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Istanbul

  • RM228 is currently the best price for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return flight tickets start at RM409. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from OTP to Istanbul.

  • The best month for landing cheap Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from OTP to Istanbul.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from OTP to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your OTP to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Plan your trip to Istanbul during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Istanbul, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.

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