Q: How long does a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 50m to travel the 662 km between Bucharest and Istanbul.

Q: How many flights are there between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Bucharest and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Bucharest at 05:45 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 07:15.

Question 1

How long does a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 1h 50m to travel the 662 km between Bucharest and Istanbul.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Bucharest and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Question 3

Which airlines fly most frequently between Bucharest and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Bucharest and Istanbul are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (24 flights per week), TAROM (15 flights per week), and Animawings (4 flights per week).

Question 4

What’s the earliest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Bucharest at 05:45 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 07:15.

Question 5

What’s the latest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport jets off at 21:45 and lands at 23:15.

Question 6

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Istanbul flight route.

Question 8

On which days can I fly direct from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Bucharest to Istanbul on a daily basis.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost ₪463 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪622 and ₪559 respectively.

Question 10

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.

Question 11

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Bucharest is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Bucharest with another airline.

Question 13

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Bucharest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 14

How often are flights from Bucharest to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Bucharest and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 104 minutes.

Question 15

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 16

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 17

What is the most punctual flight time for Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 18

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 19

What is the cheapest Bucharest to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport costs ₪888 on the route between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

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How often are flights from Bucharest to Istanbul delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Bucharest to Istanbul flights?

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How many flights are there between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Bucharest to Istanbul take?

What’s the earliest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

What’s the latest departure time from Bucharest to Istanbul?

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