AU$ 74 Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Bucharest with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Tarom Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest (BUH)?

  It takes about 1 hour 23 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest (BUH).

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Bucharest?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 73 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Bucharest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1043 (08:36) Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- RO9162 (14:12) Tarom: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- RO262 (11:46)

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest is November, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest on November 16, 2025 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 68.

• Which airports can I fly to for Bucharest from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bucharest, with Istanbul Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (IST-OTP) is by far the most common option on this route: Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest?

  The time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.