Flights Bucharest → Istanbul
OTP → IST
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 57 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest to Istanbul, operating with a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Airbus A318, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, and Airbus A321. The destination airport in Istanbul, which opened in 2018, serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Tarom, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 424 km, a flight time of roughly 57m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarom (RO) | 56% | 30 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-IST
Airports
Frequently asked questions about OTP-IST
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 57 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Tarom, Turkish Airlines.
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The Bucharest-Istanbul route is about 424 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
