Cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul from $47 BBU, OTP → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $77 to $100.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

305 fares on 22 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $81.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $40 to $59.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 11 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

118 fares on 15 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $47.

Return

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 51% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $81 with Tarom, 15 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 22 departure dates is usually $109 to $189.

How much is a one-way flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $47 with Pegasus Airlines, 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $50 to $54.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $81, 4 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $47, 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 51% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $81 with Tarom, 15 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $47 with Pegasus Airlines, 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 11 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Between 16 Nov and 29 May 2027, Tarom has the cheapest return on 8 of the 22 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 8 and Turkish Airlines on 3. Between 11 Jan 2027 and 1 Nov 2027, Tarom has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 15 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 3 and Turkish Airlines on 1.