Istanbul to Otopeni (IST–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–OTP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Tarom, Turkish Airlines and Animawings lead the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO Tarom | 37 | 332, 333, AT7 | 1h15-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: MS | 31 | 32B, 359, 789, AT7 | 1h15-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | MS |
| A2 Animawings | 5 | 223 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→OTP | SAW→OTP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Romania. Romania joined the Schengen area in January 2025. Apply at the Romanian embassy in Turkey or through the official eViza portal at eviza.mae.ro. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to OTP
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Tarom, Turkish Airlines and Animawings. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to OTP is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 264 miles (424 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sofia, Avram Iancu Cluj and Chişinău. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).