Flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Bucharest(OTP) to Istanbul(IST)
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Henri Coanda International Airport Istanbul Airport
OTP : Bucharest , Romania IST : Istanbul , Turkey
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Bucharest to Istanbul Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST).

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Flight Schedules Bucharest to Istanbul

This route is operated by 2 airlines :TAROM Romanian Air Transport (RO),Turkish Airlines (TK). This is the first direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
RO261 07:35 09:25 1h50m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
TK1044 09:30 11:00 1h30m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:01 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul is the final flight at 21:55 by Turkish Airlines TK1046.

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From Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Bucharest to Istanbul
1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes
From Istanbul to Bucharest
15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes

Distance

From Istanbul to Bucharest
Approx. 260 miles
Approx. 430 Km
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Bucharest to Istanbul Map

Henri Coanda International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport

Type of aircrafts (OTP to IST)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Boeing 787-9 *

Boeing 777-300 *

Boeing 737-700 *

Boeing 737-800 *

Airbus A220-300 *

Airbus A321 *

Airbus A321neo *

Airbus A330-200 *

Airbus A330-300 *

Airbus A350-900 *

ATR 72 *

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Bucharest and Istanbul. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Sofia (SOF)
OTP 50分 SOF 1h15m IST
50分 1h15m

FAQ : Bucharest to Istanbul

How far is it from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The distance between Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 260 miles(430km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Bucharest(OTP) to Istanbul(IST)?
Currently, this route is served by TAROM Romanian Air Transport (Japanese)、Turkish Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Bucharest to Istanbul Flight Schedules and Istanbul to Bucharest Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) route?
The Bucharest – Istanbul route is operated by Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 777-300 , Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , Airbus A220-300 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A321neo , Airbus A330-200 , Airbus A330-300 , Airbus A350-900 , ATR 72 aircraft types.
Turkish Airlines fly this route with Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 777-300 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A321neo , Airbus A330-200 , Airbus A330-300 , Airbus A350-900.TAROM Romanian Air Transport fly this route with Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , ATR 72.Animawings fly this route with Airbus A220-300.
What is the time difference between Bucharest to Istanbul?
There is no time difference between Henri Coanda International Airport(Bucharest) and Istanbul Airport(Istanbul).Bucharest is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 30, 2025 to October 26, 2025.