Flights Bucharest → Istanbul
OTP → SAW
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul?
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h 2m. 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 operates between Bucharest and Istanbul, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Istanbul sees an annual passenger traffic of 48,407,318 passengers, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (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 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW) heads south-east for about 485 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 2m.
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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Frequently asked questions about OTP-SAW
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h 2m. 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 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Bucharest-Istanbul route is about 485 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.
