Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Bucharest to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bucharest and Istanbul takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bucharest and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Bucharest and Istanbul is 485 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Bucharest and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Tarom, Pegasus.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bucharest?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucharest and London, Dublin, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Montreal, Bristol, Doncaster, Reykjavik, Athens, Glasgow, Berlin, Malta, Barcelona, Palma, Majorca, Lisbon, Brussels, Milan, Warsaw.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Bucharest?

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Bucharest is mainly served by Henri Coandă International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baneasa International Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Bucharest?

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The main airport in Bucharest is Henri Coandă International. It is also served by Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Bucharest?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Bucharest, including Transfero, Union Ivkoni.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Bucharest and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Bucharest and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Bucharest and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Bucharest and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Bucharest and Istanbul with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Tarom.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Bucharest and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bucharest and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Bucharest and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Bucharest and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Bucharest?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bucharest. The main one is Henri Coandă International and other nearby airports include Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International

Question 16

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Bucharest by bus or train?

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Yes, Bucharest has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Bucharest, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bucharest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Bucharest and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bucharest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Bucharest and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£42
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£48
Cheapest round-trip	£96
Average round-trip	£153
Nonstop flights in May	£48 – £387

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	0 0
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Tarom	ROT	RO	Yes	0 0

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Flights starting at £42. Choose between Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, or Ryanair to find the best price.

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