Cheap flight deals from Bucharest to Istanbul Starting at AED 141

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 704.

  • How long does it take to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 1 hour 33 minutes to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Bucharest (OTP) at 08:35 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 10:50.

  • What time does the latest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul depart?

    The latest flight departs from Bucharest (OTP) at 21:50 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 00:20.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST): Tarom, Turkish Airlines, CitizenPlane and Pegasus Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Tarom operates 2 non-stop flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Info | Bucharest to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 140
Cheapest return ticket price AED 342
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 451.15 km
Average flight time 1 hour 33 minutes
Popular airline Aegean Airlines

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