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How much do flights to Bucharest cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £48 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £95 |
Average round-trip | £124 |
Nonstop flights in May | £50 – £349 |
Most popular airline | Pegasus |
Getting from Bucharest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Express Bus 783 and taxi. Best value: public bus lines 783 and N783.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-40 min | lei 4-lei 8 (single trip or day pass; pay with contactless or STB card) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-50 min | lei 4-lei 8 (same fare as daytime bus) | every 40 min overnight (traffic dependent) | late night arrivals | |
20-45 min | lei 50-lei 100 (metered; use official taxi kiosks in arrivals) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | lei 40-lei 90 (app-based; prices vary with demand) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app users seeking flexibility | |
20-45 min | lei 45-lei 95 (app-based; prices vary with demand) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | international travelers | |
20-45 min | lei 100-lei 200 (fixed price; book in advance) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
20-45 min | lei 100-lei 250 (per day; varies by vehicle and provider) | on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
Notes:
- Prices in RON (approximately 1 USD = 4.5 RON); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Express Bus 783 runs between the airport and Piața Unirii via Piața Victoriei. Validate your ticket on board.
- Use only official taxi kiosks inside the arrivals hall to avoid unlicensed drivers.
- Traffic congestion can significantly increase journey times, especially during rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Bucharest
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 6 | 3 | 2 | --- | 4 | 2 | |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 53 total | Daily flights: 7.57 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 55 total | Daily flights: 7.86 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Wizz Air Malta | WMT | W4 | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Tarom | ROT | RO | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Bucharest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -2°C |
| February | 6°C | 0°C |
| March | 12°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 22°C | 12°C |
| June | 27°C | 17°C |
| July | 30°C | 19°C |
| August | 31°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 15°C |
| October | 17°C | 10°C |
| November | 11°C | 5°C |
| December | 5°C | 0°C |
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