How to get from Istanbul to Bucharest
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 20m, from €54.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bucharest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 455 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €50, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Bucharest Henri Coandăflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Bucharest prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from Istanbul to Bucharest: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Bucharest works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Bucharest, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €54 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Bucharest
DepartureIstanbulWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 10h 10mfrom €38Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Istanbul to Bucharest
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Bucharest Henri CoandăSee live options and dates →
TAROMSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBook →
FlixBusBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?+−
About 455 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bucharest cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €67. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Bucharest?+−
Istanbul is SAW and Bucharest is OTP, so this route is usually written SAW to OTP.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bucharest without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 19h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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