Cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

One-way fares from 41 US$ · BUH → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Bucharest
Cheapest fare
41 US$

Pegasus Airlines · Mon, 11 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from 41 US$

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Tarom and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
1h 15m

450 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 52 US$
  2. December 2026 46 US$
  3. January 2027 Cheapest 41 US$
  4. February 2027 52 US$
  5. March 2027 49 US$
  6. April 2027 50 US$
  7. May 2027 49 US$
  8. June 2027 49 US$

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Pegasus Airlines
Depart15:35 Mon, 11 JanOTP → SAW 1h 20m · Direct
41 US$one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart15:35 Mon, 18 JanOTP → SAW 1h 20m · Direct
48 US$one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart11:50 Wed, 20 JanOTP → SAW 1h 20m · Direct
48 US$one way, per person
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Tarom
Depart08:35 Tue, 12 JanOTP → IST 1h 15m · Direct
57 US$one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart15:35 Tue, 5 JanOTP → IST 1h 30m · Direct
62 US$one way, per person
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Tarom
Depart19:55 Sat, 2 JanOTP → IST 1h 50m · Direct
63 US$one way, per person
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Tarom
Depart08:35 Sat, 9 JanOTP → IST 1h 15m · Direct
63 US$one way, per person
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Tarom
Depart15:50 Fri, 8 JanOTP → IST 1h 50m · Direct
64 US$one way, per person
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About flights from Bucharest to Istanbul

Bucharest (BUH) and Istanbul (IST) are about 450 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Tarom and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from 41 US$, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is 41 US$ with Pegasus Airlines, departing Monday, 11 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from 41 US$ to 52 US$.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from 41 US$ one way.

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Tarom and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 1h 15m. Bucharest and Istanbul are around 450 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Pegasus Airlines, Tarom, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.

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