BucharesttoIstanbulFlight Time
OTP–IST · Nonstop
Bucharest (Henri Coanda International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 8m, covering 264 miles. Turkish Airlines and TAROM fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 07:35 to 21:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 8m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 264 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Bucharest to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines and TAROM operate 6-7/day flights from OTP to IST.
- First departure
- 07:35
- Last departure
- 21:40
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to OTP flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for OTP, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 8m, based on the 264-mile flying distance.
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?
Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) is about 264 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and TAROM fly nonstop from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and TAROM fly nonstop from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The OTP–IST route is flown with ATR 42/72, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW