Bucharest to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Bucharest to Istanbul is €40 with Pegasus Airlines (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 1 Jan€73
- 2 Jan€59
- 3 Jan€56
- 4 Jan€56
- 5 Jan€59
- 6 Jan€58
- 7 Jan€42
- 8 Jan€51
- 9 Jan€60
- 10 Jan€57
- 11 Jan€42
- 12 Jan€57
- 13 Jan€58
- 14 Jan€42
- 15 Jan€51
- 16 Jan€55
- 17 Jan€55
- 18 Jan€40
- 19 Jan€60
- 20 Jan€42
- 21 Jan€40
- 22 Jan€53
- 23 Jan€62
- 24 Jan€44
- 25 Jan€40
- 26 Jan€60
- 27 Jan€42
- 28 Jan€42
- 29 Jan€40
- 30 Jan€60
- 31 Jan€62
- Lowest observed
- €40, departing 18 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 169Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €79, departing 2 Apr 2027, back 4 Apr 2027 (Last checked: 8 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €40, departing 8 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Pegasus Airlines, TAROM, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta (9)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Bucharest to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 448 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 15m
- Airlines seen
- Pegasus Airlines, TAROM, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta (9)
- Alternative airports
- BBU, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines | 39 / 163 |
| TAROM | 31 / 163 |
| Turkish Airlines | 13 / 163 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) → Bucharest, city gazetteer reference point (44.4377, 26.0974): ≈ 7 km.
- Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) → Bucharest, city gazetteer reference point (44.4377, 26.0974): ≈ 15 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Bucharest to Istanbul: January 2027, from €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €44 | 26 |
| January 2027 | €40 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €41 | 19 |
| March 2027 | €40 | 30 |
| April 2027 | €40 | 30 |
| May 2027 | €47 | 29 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Bucharest to Istanbul: Monday, from €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €40 | 26 |
| Tuesday | €42 | 24 |
| Wednesday | €40 | 26 |
| Thursday | €40 | 25 |
| Friday | €40 | 21 |
| Saturday | €42 | 22 |
| Sunday | €41 | 25 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Bucharest to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €44 | 9 |
| 31 to 60 days | €42 | 26 |
| 61 days or more | €40 | 133 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Bucharest to Istanbul: Pegasus Airlines, from €40 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines | €40Jan 18, 2027 | 49 |
| Turkish Airlines | €46Feb 22, 2027 | 16 |
| TAROM | €47Mar 6, 2027 | 33 |
| Air Serbia | €71Apr 17, 2027 | 5 |
| Aegean Airlines | €126Apr 18, 2027 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €40, found on 5 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Bucharest to Istanbul: January 2027, from €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Pegasus Airlines, TAROM, Turkish Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Pegasus Airlines, TAROM, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta (9).
How long does the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul take?
Across the 126 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h 33m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Bucharest to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
122 of the 138 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €79, departing 2 Apr 2027, back 4 Apr 2027 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €40, departing 8 Mar 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Bucharest to Istanbul?
For Bucharest to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Pegasus Airlines (39), TAROM (31), Turkish Airlines (13). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Bucharest to Istanbul: Monday, from €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Bucharest to Istanbul: Pegasus Airlines, from €40 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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