Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Bucharest to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Bucharest to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Bucharest to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
OTP - IST
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 5,500 Pts + $52.8
2026-11-07
OTP - IST
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 5,500 Pts + $52.8
2026-11-09
OTP - IST
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 5,500 Pts + $52.8
2026-11-10
OTP - IST
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $52.8
2026-11-12
OTP - IST
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $52.8
2026-11-14
OTP - IST
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $52.8
Bucharest to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
264 mi
426 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.
Airports in Bucharest
OTP · Henri Coandă Intl
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Premium cabin flights from Bucharest to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
OTP - IST
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
OTP - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $52.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
OTP - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $24.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
OTP - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $24.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
OTP - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $24.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
OTP - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $24.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Bucharest to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Bucharest to Istanbul.
Bucharest and Istanbul are about 264 miles (426 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 264-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.
Departures from Bucharest: Henri Coandă Intl (OTP). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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