There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul by plane, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
2h 21m₺3,055–7,984Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 11m₺653–1,836Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
12h 40m₺3,123–5,202Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bucharest Otopeni-OTP to Istanbul648.4 km
8h 35mDrive 648.4 km
- Drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbulcar 648.4 km
8h 35m₺4,956–7,159Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
2h 43m₺4,211–14,347Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Shumenbus Pegasus 37 / ...
- Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
14h 51m₺2,349–3,490
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul is to night train which costs 650 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni) and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Istanbul is 470 km. The road distance is 648.4 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and Turkish Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,000–5,000 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–8,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,480
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺550–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–5,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Website
- Pegasus
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Shumen to Instabul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bucharest Otopeni-OTP to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul is 648 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul.
Book your Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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