Cheap flights from Bucharest, Romania to Istanbul, Turkey
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Travelers usually depart from Henri Coandă International, Baneasa International Airport, Bucuresti Gara de Nord, Bucharest - Militari, or Bucharest Central Bus Station when they travel from Bucharest to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul is 485 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Tarom, Wizz Air Malta, and Aegean. Bucharest and Istanbul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bucharest to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 04.12 - Sun 10.12
| Airline | Mon 04.12 | Tue 05.12 | Wed 06.12 | Thu 07.12 | Fri 08.12 | Sat 09.12 | Sun 10.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 11.12 - Sun 17.12
| Airline | Mon 11.12 | Tue 12.12 | Wed 13.12 | Thu 14.12 | Fri 15.12 | Sat 16.12 | Sun 17.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 18.12 - Sun 24.12
| Airline | Mon 18.12 | Tue 19.12 | Wed 20.12 | Thu 21.12 | Fri 22.12 | Sat 23.12 | Sun 24.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | --- | 3 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.12 - Sun 31.12
| Airline | Mon 25.12 | Tue 26.12 | Wed 27.12 | Thu 28.12 | Fri 29.12 | Sat 30.12 | Sun 31.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |
| --- | --- | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 |
Check-in for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No | 0 0 |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | Yes | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Tarom | ROT | RO | Yes | 0 0 |
| Wizz Air Malta | WMT | W4 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
Your trip summary
Most travelers from Romania can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.
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