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Cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport from £50

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OTP — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Otopeni Intl (OTP) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£50

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£126

Good round-trip deal

£135 or less

Good one-way deal

£156 or less
TAROM
  • TAROM
  • 6/4-15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Bucharest to Istanbul
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TAROM
  • TAROM
  • 15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Bucharest to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 6/407:35OTP - IST
Nonstop1h 50mTAROM
Tue 15/410:15IST - OTP
Nonstop1h 15mTAROM
Deal found 20/2£87
Sun 9/321:50OTP - IST
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/320:05IST - OTP
Nonstop1h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£117
Thu 20/304:30OTP - IST
1 stop22h 40mAir Serbia
Sun 23/316:40IST - OTP
1 stop23h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 21/2£120
Wed 26/316:05OTP - IST
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/310:15IST - OTP
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£134
Thu 27/310:50OTP - IST
1 stop9h 10mAegean Airlines
Fri 28/312:00IST - OTP
1 stop9h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/2£168
Wed 7/513:55OTP - IST
1 stop7h 25mLufthansa
Tue 13/514:00IST - OTP
2 stops11h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2£175
Thu 27/308:20OTP - IST
1 stop8h 15mLOT
Sun 30/307:00IST - OTP
1 stop6h 50mLOT
Deal found 20/2£200

Find flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Otopeni Intl

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/4

07:35-09:25

Nonstop1h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 15/4

10:15-11:30

Nonstop1h 15m

£87

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 9/3

21:50-00:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

20:05-20:25

Nonstop1h 20m

£117

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 19/3

16:05-04:25

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 20/3

17:40-03:10

1 stop10h 30m

£120

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 26/3

16:05-04:25

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 30/3

10:15-12:00

Nonstop1h 45m

£134

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 27/3

10:50-21:00

1 stop9h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 28/3

12:00-20:25

1 stop9h 25m

£168

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 7/5

13:55-21:20

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

14:00-01:00

2 stops11h 00m

£175

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 27/3

08:20-17:35

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 30/3

07:00-13:50

1 stop6h 50m

£200

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 15/3

19:55-22:45

Nonstop1h 50m

£50

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 10/3

16:05-16:10

1 stop23h 05m

£60

BucharestIstanbul

OTP - IST

OTPIST

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 22/5

21:45-23:15

Nonstop1h 30m

£61

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Best time to book a flight from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OTP to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from OTP to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bucharest to Istanbul, such as Aegean Airlines, Emirates and LOT. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, TAROM (£87), Turkish Airlines (£117), and Air Serbia (£120) offers the cheapest pricing from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users have found that TAROM is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAROM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £50. Users have also found prices from £60 and £61 on Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £358 for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £60 while the most popular route, (Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at £91.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Otopeni Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Otopeni Intl to Istanbul

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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£72Average£122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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