Flights Bucharest → Istanbul
OTP → IST
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 8.6/100 (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 46.6 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 46.6 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 74% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-IST
Airports
Frequently asked questions about OTP-IST
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.
