Cheap flights from Istanbul to Bucharest

One-way fares from $43 · IST → BUH · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Bucharest → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$43

Pegasus Airlines · Thu, Nov 12

Cheapest month
November

from $43

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Tarom

Flight time
1h 15m

450 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $43
  2. December 2026 $43
  3. January 2027 $48
  4. February 2027 $54
  5. March 2027 $48
  6. May 2027 $50
  7. July 2027 $54
  8. August 2027 $62
  9. October 2027 $63

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Pegasus Airlines
Depart10:30 Thu, Nov 12SAW → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$43one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart10:35 Wed, Nov 25SAW → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$53one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart10:30 Thu, Nov 26SAW → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$56one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart11:35 Sat, Nov 28IST → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$70one way, per person
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Tarom
Depart11:40 Fri, Nov 27IST → OTP 1h 15m · Direct
$78one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart13:55 Sat, Nov 21IST → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$79one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart10:00 Fri, Nov 6SAW → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$80one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart11:35 Tue, Nov 10IST → OTP 1h 20m · Direct
$80one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Bucharest

Istanbul (IST) and Bucharest (BUH) are about 450 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Tarom. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $43, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $43 with Pegasus Airlines, departing Thursday, November 12, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $43 to $63.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $43 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?

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

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?

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

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Bucharest?

Recent fares on this route were with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Tarom, Ajet and Air Serbia.

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