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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Composite routes from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport

Cheapest
8 h 15 min
Car
612 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
6 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
412 km.
from $214.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bucharest to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$29.30

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$280.25

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Çerkezköy
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.10
Train from Çerkezköy to Çatalca
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.57–$0.83

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.08–$8.28
Train from Ruse to Dimitrovgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$8.92
Train from Ruse to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$10.19
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is to bus which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 12h 56m.

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 54m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

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 12h 56m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport is 446 km. The road distance is 614.1 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 night train and night bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $23.91 - $41.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Bucharest to Istanbul Airport bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul Airport?

Istanbul Airport is 1h ahead of Bucharest. It is currently 01:59 in Bucharest and 02:59 in Istanbul Airport.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Istanbul Airport is 614 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Bucharest to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport. Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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