What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is to night train and bus which costs 550 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport is 447 km. The road distance is 609.8 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Istanbul Airport bus from?

Bucharest to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 13h.

Where does the Bucharest to Istanbul Airport bus arrive?

Bucharest to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is 610 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport?

There are 4285+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport.

Bucharest to Istanbul Airport - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport by plane, bus, night train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
3h 44m
₺2,942–8,739
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-8
11h 5m
₺590–1,778
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
13h
₺2,991–4,598
Drive 609.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Istanbul Airportcar 609.8 km
8h 2m
₺4,769–6,888
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
16h 11m
₺2,181–3,710

Bucharest to Istanbul Airport by bus and foot

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Distance: 446.9 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Istanbul Airport, Turkey?

Tarom, Anima Wings, and Turkish Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Istanbul Airport via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul Otogari, and Istanbul Airport Bus in around 13h.

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