£56 Cheap Flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £56 for one-way flights and £107 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tarom-Romanian Air Transport
Sun, 28 Sept - Sat, 4 Oct
OTP
Bucharest
IST
Istanbul
£107 Return, just found
£107
Return
just found
Select Tarom-Romanian Air Transport flight, departing Sun, 28 Sept from Bucharest to Istanbul, returning Sat, 4 Oct, priced at £107 just found
Tarom-Romanian Air Transport
Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
OTP
Bucharest
IST
Istanbul
£111 Return, found 5 hours ago
£111
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Tarom-Romanian Air Transport flight, departing Sat, 6 Jun from Bucharest to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Jun, priced at £111 found 5 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
OTP
Bucharest
IST
Istanbul
£129 Return, just found
£129
Return
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 28 Nov from Bucharest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 1 Dec, priced at £129 just found
Air Serbia
Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 2 Mar
OTP
Bucharest
IST
Istanbul
£157 Return, found 20 hours ago
£157
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from Bucharest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at £157 found 20 hours ago
Aegean
Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
OTP
Bucharest
IST
Istanbul
£170 Return, found 2 days ago
£170
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from Bucharest to Istanbul, returning Sun, 16 Nov, priced at £170 found 2 days ago
LOT-Polish Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
OTP
Bucharest
IST
Istanbul
£203 Return, found 2 days ago
£203
Return
found 2 days ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Bucharest to Istanbul, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at £203 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £69 - £155 per traveller.
Flight from Bucharest to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Henri Coanda Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Serbia, LOT-Polish Airlines, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£107
Distance
424 km
Average flight time
1 hour 34 mins

Compare flights from Bucharest to Istanbul easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Bucharest to Istanbul. Operating between them 12 flights per day, 16 airlines cover the route. And Turkish Airlines, Tarom fly direct, getting you to Istanbul in just 1hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Henri Coanda Intl. to Istanbul.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Henri Coanda Intl. (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Henri Coanda Intl. to Istanbul start at just £107 and range up to £203.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Bucharest and Istanbul
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Bucharest to Istanbul flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Henri Coanda Intl. to Istanbul for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Bucharest Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Bucharest Henri Coand_ International Airport to IST is £107. But you better move fast. This figure is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Bucharest Airport to IST?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, go to our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Henri Coanda Intl. Airport (OTP) to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Bucharest Henri Coand_ International Airport to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Bucharest Henri Coand_ International Airport to IST?
You won't have time for a movie marathon on this flight — it's just 430 kilometres from Otopeni to Arnavutkoy. Find your way to your seat, order a drink and you'll be there in next to no time.
Which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Henri Coand_ International Airport to IST?
Flying nonstop between Bucharest Airport and Istanbul Airport isn't possible at the moment. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to Arnavutkoy with at least one stop.
Are OTP to IST flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between Henri Coanda Intl. Airport (OTP) and IST are possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines publicize their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the best bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to grab your seat when the fares dip.

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