£86 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)

Q: How much are return flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni is £86. 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.

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

1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni?

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

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

As of May 2025, there are 78 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni is usually May 2025.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 .

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

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Bucharest Otopeni?

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 Bucharest Otopeni 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.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

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

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

Currently, Wizz Air UK and TAROM offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bucharest.£86 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and TAROM.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with TAROM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.

Bucharest.£87 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and TAROM.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with TAROM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £87, select.

Bucharest.£95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Bucharest.£95 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Bucharest.£95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Bucharest.£96 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.

Bucharest.£96 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec, returning Sun, 14 Dec.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.

Bucharest.£96 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£86
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airline	TAROM
Average flights per week	78

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

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

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

Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 227 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, take the 06:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:15 with TAROM.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IST to OTP flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Bucharest (and then discovering more of Romania!) is a snap with TAROM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
TAROM is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and OTP:
- Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Thessaloniki International Airport

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

£52 is the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £86. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to OTP, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to OTP.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IST:

Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

If you have a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

From Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you want to explore Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of Romania

Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be discovered. Around 200 miles north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.