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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Bucharest? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.$79 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Bucharest.$79 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Bucharest.$79 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Bucharest.$79 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Bucharest.$80 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $80, select.
Bucharest.$81 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
Bucharest.$110 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with TAROM.Outbound direct flight with TAROM departs from Istanbul on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Bucharest.$111 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun.One-way flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $111, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in November.
Sep
from $132
Oct
from $81
Nov
from $79
Dec
from $79
Jan
from $79
Feb
from $80
Mar
from $79
Apr
from $134
May
from $110
Jun
from $111
Jul
from $117
Aug
from $113

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Istanbul to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$79
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airlineTAROM
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Bucharest is $164. 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 22 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Bucharest.
TAROM, Turkish Airlines and Animawings fly direct from Istanbul to Bucharest.
As of September 2025, there are 44 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest is usually November.
If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from $164.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In September, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Bucharest is Pegasus Airlines .

How to find cheap flights to Bucharest (BUCH) from Istanbul (ISTA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Bucharest? Return tickets start from $164 and one-way flights to Bucharest from Istanbul start from $79


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Bucharest from Istanbul from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Bucharest start from $79 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best ISTA-BUCH ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Bucharest from Istanbul.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Istanbul and Bucharest? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: TAROM
    Turkish Airlines
    Animawings
    Pegasus Airlines
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Istanbul and Bucharest. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Bucharest, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul to Bucharest flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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