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Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest
One way from 44 €, and about 70 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 44 €Wed 9 Dec
- Usual price
- 70 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Decemberfrom 44 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines, Tarom and Turkish Airlines
- Flight time
- 1 h 15 mindirect
- Distance
- 425 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 74 € | Sat 24 Oct | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 47 € | Thu 26 Nov | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 44 € | Wed 9 Dec | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 49 € | Wed 27 Jan | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 64 € | Sun 14 Feb | Tarom | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 50 € | Mon 22 Mar | Tarom | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 50 € | Tue 27 Apr | Tarom | direct | Search |
| May 2027 | 52 € | Sat 1 May | Turkish Airlines | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 51 € | Thu 24 Jun | Tarom | direct | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest, at about 55 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Pegasus Airlines
- Tarom
- Turkish Airlines
- Air Serbia
- Ajet
- Fly One
Direct: Pegasus Airlines, Tarom and Turkish Airlines
The way back
From Bucharest to Istanbul, one way from 38 €. The cheapest month is March.
Flights from Bucharest to IstanbulA round trip from 88 €
In March: there from 50 €, back from 38 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
One way from 44 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 70 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The cheapest month is December, from 44 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Wednesday.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines, Tarom and Turkish Airlines: from 44 €, in about 1 h 15 min.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
About 1 h 15 min direct.
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Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 19 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.