Journey information
Overview: Istanbul to Bucharest flight
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 445 km distance in 1h 15m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 445 km |
Average flight duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Flights per day 26 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Istanbul to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£531
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest will cost around £531 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £115.
Of the 39 flights that leave Istanbul for Bucharest every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 445 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VF3012 · VF5951:3017h35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1151One-way1 change
VF3020+
VF5955:2513h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1151One-way1 change
VF3002+
VF59510:009h05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1151One-way1 change
VF3000+
VF5958:0011h05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1151One-way1 change
VF3014 · VF59513:006h05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£1151One-way1 change
RO916213:201h15Istanbul Airport14:35Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£2861One-way0 changes
RO91646:551h15Istanbul Airport8:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£2861One-way0 changes
TK103913:201h15Istanbul Airport14:35Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£2631One-way0 changes
TK10436:551h15Istanbul Airport8:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£2631One-way0 changes
TK859823:151h15Istanbul Airport0:30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport£2221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £50.
Distance: 445 km
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| Flight | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£148 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Bucharest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Bucharest flights for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO2302 · LO3828 · LO645 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 20h20 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3816 · LO639 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 25h50 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3828 · LO641 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 16h25 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3832 · LO641 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 16h25 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3828 · LO639 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 25h50 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3836 · LO645 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 20h20 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3832 · LO645 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 20h20 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3836 · LO639 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 25h50 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3832 · LO643 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 28h25 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3828 · LO643 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 28h25 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3832 · LO639 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 25h50 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3836 · LO643 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 28h25 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO2302 · LO3816 · LO643 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 28h25 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
VF3004 · VF595 | 23:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 20h05 | 19:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
TK8598 | 23:15 Istanbul Airport | 1h45 | 1:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VF3012 · VF595 | 1:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 17h35 | 19:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
VF3020+ VF595 | 5:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 13h40 | 19:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4509+ LO639 | 6:50 Istanbul Airport | 16h25 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4509+ LO645 | 6:50 Istanbul Airport | 10h55 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4509+ LO641 | 6:50 Istanbul Airport | 7h00 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
RO9164 | 6:55 Istanbul Airport | 1h15 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1043 | 6:55 Istanbul Airport | 1h15 | 8:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO138 · LO639 | 7:00 Istanbul Airport | 16h15 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO138 · LO641 | 7:00 Istanbul Airport | 6h50 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO138 · LO643 | 7:00 Istanbul Airport | 18h50 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO138 · LO645 | 7:00 Istanbul Airport | 10h45 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4508+ LO639 | 7:40 Istanbul Airport | 15h35 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4508+ LO643 | 7:40 Istanbul Airport | 18h10 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4508+ LO645 | 7:40 Istanbul Airport | 10h05 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4508+ LO641 | 7:40 Istanbul Airport | 6h10 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
VF3000+ VF595 | 8:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 11h05 | 19:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
VF3002+ VF595 | 10:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 9h05 | 19:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
RO262 | 10:15 Istanbul Airport | 1h45 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK8592 | 10:15 Istanbul Airport | 1h45 | 12:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR238 · QR219 | 11:10 Istanbul Airport | 22h10 | 9:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
VF3014 · VF595 | 13:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 6h05 | 19:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
RO9162 | 13:20 Istanbul Airport | 1h15 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1039 | 13:20 Istanbul Airport | 1h15 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO134 · LO643 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 11h55 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO134 · LO639 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 9h20 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO134 · LO641 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 23h55 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
BA717 · BA878 | 15:35 Istanbul Airport | 9h15 | 0:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
PC361 | 16:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1h20 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO4506+ LO643 | 16:50 Istanbul Airport | 9h00 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO4506+ LO639 | 16:50 Istanbul Airport | 6h25 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR240 · QR219 | 17:00 Istanbul Airport | 16h20 | 9:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO136 · LO643 | 17:30 Istanbul Airport | 8h20 | 1:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO136 · LO639 | 17:30 Istanbul Airport | 5h45 | 23:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO136 · LO641 | 17:30 Istanbul Airport | 20h20 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO136 · LO645 | 17:30 Istanbul Airport | 24h15 | 17:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Istanbul to Bucharest flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Bucharest by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Bucharest
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in Departures, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs around 1€ (5 RON) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including TAROM Business Lounge.
- Located in Arrivals, open 24/7.
- Bus: 780, 783
- Train: Henri Coanda Express
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