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Book Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul from £43

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Bucharest Istanbul

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Fri, 10 May OTP - SAW

Sat, 11 May SAW - OTP

£136 £125

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Sat, 04 May OTP - SAW

£45 £43

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Sun, 05 May OTP - SAW

Tue, 07 May SAW - OTP

£142 £136

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Fri, 17 May SAW - OTP

£140 £137

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£159 £157

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£197

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

15% Trains in Istanbul are 15% cheaper than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £0.52

Istanbul £0.44

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

14% A meal in Istanbul is 14% cheaper than a meal in Bucharest.

Bucharest £8.64

Istanbul £7.42

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

19% Taxis are 19% more expensive in Istanbul than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £0.52

Istanbul £0.62

Coffee Regular cappuccino

8% Coffee in Istanbul is 8% cheaper than in Bucharest.

Bucharest £2.48

Istanbul £2.27

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 40.65 TRY

1 TRY = 0.03 GBP

Last checked on 25 April 2024

Distance: 278 miles

Bucharest airports

Baneasa (BBU) How far from city centre: 5 miles

Otopeni International (OTP) How far from city centre: 5 miles

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles

Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

To save money when booking flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, you can follow these tips:

Choose Off-Peak Days: When searching for affordable airline tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul, it's best to focus your efforts on weekdays, specifically between Monday and Wednesday. Prices tend to spike during weekends and high season. Opting for midweek travel or planning your trip during the off-season can result in significant cost savings, allowing you to allocate those funds to enhance your vacation experience.
Compare Airlines: After receiving the list of available flights from our search engine, take the time to compare ticket prices across various airlines. This step is crucial, as both low-cost and traditional carriers may offer different rates for the same route. Flexibility with your travel dates can make it easier to secure more budget-friendly tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul.
Book in Advance: While some travelers may wait until the last minute in hopes of finding last-minute deals, it's generally advisable to book your flights from Bucharest to Istanbul in advance. This proactive approach helps you avoid any last-minute price hikes or unexpected surprises.
Set Price Alerts: To stay informed about price drops and special deals, consider setting up price alerts for your desired route. This way, you'll receive notifications when fares from Bucharest to Istanbul become more affordable, allowing you to seize the opportunity to book at a lower cost.
Explore Multi-City Flights: For those with flexible travel plans, exploring multi-city flight options can lead to additional savings. Instead of booking a round-trip ticket, consider open-jaw or multi-city itineraries that allow you to visit multiple destinations while potentially reducing the overall cost of your journey.
Consider Package Deals: For additional savings, consider bundling your flight and hotel bookings with Opodo. Moreover, if you plan to rent a car for your trip from Bucharest to Istanbul, booking it through us can provide discounts of up to 40% on the overall cost. This way, you can maximize your savings and enjoy a more budget-friendly travel experience.

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Bucharest to Istanbul may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Bucharest to Istanbul on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Bucharest and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Bucharest to Istanbul airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The total flight time between Bucharest and Istanbul is of around 01:20 hours on average, considering an average distance of 431 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is 43£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Bucharest?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP, 19% more expensive than Bucharest, with a fare of 0.52 GBP, while train tickets costs 15% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP against 0.52 GBP in Bucharest. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.42 GBP in Istanbul, 14% less than the 8.64 GBP in Bucharest. The price of the coffee is around 8% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 2.27 GBP, while in Bucharest the coffee costs 2.48 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The most popular months to book a trip from Bucharest to Istanbul are November, October and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Bucharest depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Bucharest in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bucharest - Istanbul.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Bucharest. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Bucharest?

While in Bucharest the temperatures can reach an average of 35.26 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -11.81 ºC average degrees reported in Bucharest. During the winter period, Bucharest can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Bucharest and Istanbul?

The main airport route flying between Bucharest and Istanbul is: Otopeni International (OTP) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Turkish Airlines.
Tarom.
Alternatively, you can find Bucharest - Istanbul flights between Otopeni International (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Pegasus Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Bucharest to Istanbul are:

Tarom.
Turkish Airlines.
Pegasus Airlines.

Flight Duration 1 h and 20 m Flights between Bucharest and Istanbul take, on average, 1 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £43 Cheapest price for a flight between Bucharest and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Otopeni International The airport Otopeni International is the departure airport operating flights between Bucharest and Istanbul

Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Bucharest with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport