There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) by plane, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
4h 12m$62–172Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 20m$13–43Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
11h 40m$65–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni-OTP646.7 km
8h 25mDrive 646.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)car 646.7 km
8h 25m$103–149Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SAW - OTP
4h 32m$87–302Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus Pegasus 38 / ...
15h 46m$49–73
Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to night train which costs $13 - $45 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $60 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP). However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni) via Halkali and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Istanbul and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 470 km. The road distance is 646.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), including transfers.
Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $60 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–31
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–16
- 1st Class
- $12–16
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Shumen to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Pegasus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni-OTP
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 647 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
Book your Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.