Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Istanbul and Bucharest is 425 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucharest and London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Tel Aviv, Cluj-Napoca, Edinburgh, Manchester, Timișoara, Chișinău, Prague, Eindhoven, Glasgow, Athens, Paris, Milan, Budapest, Oradea, Barcelona, Dublin.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Bucharest, 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 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Istanbul and Bucharest, 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 12

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, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 13

How many airports are there near Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Bucharest 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Bucharest 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 Bucharest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Bucharest 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Bucharest 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 Bucharest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£51
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£112
Cheapest round-trip	£95
Average round-trip	£138
Nonstop flights in August	£64 – £361

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Express Bus 783 to city center	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
Night Bus N783	30-50 min	lei 4 – lei 8; same fare as daytime bus	every 40 min overnight (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals
Taxi (official airport rank)	20-45 min	lei 50 – lei 100; metered; use official taxi kiosks in arrivals	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Bolt (ride-hailing)	20-45 min	lei 40 – lei 90; app-based; prices vary with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app users seeking flexibility
Uber (ride-hailing)	20-45 min	lei 45 – lei 95; app-based; prices vary with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	international travelers
Private transfer (pre-booked)	20-45 min	lei 100 – lei 200; fixed price; book in advance	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental car	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

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	5	2
Tarom	---	---	---	---	2	4	3
Pegasus	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Animawings	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Turkish Airlines	3	4	5	6	4	6	2
Tarom	3	4	6	4	4	4	4
Pegasus	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Animawings	1	---	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 68 total	Daily flights: 9.71 average	Most flights: Thursday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Turkish Airlines	3	4	3	4	2	3	2
Tarom	2	2	3	1	2	2	1
Pegasus	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Animawings	1	---	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No
Tarom	ROT	RO	Yes
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No

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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