Istanbul to Otopeni (IST–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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264 mi airlines 81/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RO9164cs
RO Tarom
359
6:50 AM
+03
8:05 AM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1043+2
TK Turkish
789
6:55 AM
+03
8:10 AM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK8592cs
TK Turkish
AT7
10:15 AM
+03
12:00 PM
EEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO262+1
RO Tarom
AT7
10:15 AM
+03
12:00 PM
EEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1041
TK Turkish
32Q
10:50 AM
+03
12:05 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A2725+1
A2 Animawings
223
12:15 PM
+03
1:35 PM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1039+1
TK Turkish
333
1:20 PM
+03
2:35 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO9162cs
RO Tarom
333
1:20 PM
+03
2:35 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO264+1
RO Tarom
AT7
6:35 PM
+03
8:20 PM
EEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO9160cs
RO Tarom
321
6:50 PM
+03
8:10 PM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1045+2
TK Turkish
359
6:50 PM
+03
8:10 PM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9689cs
MS Egyptair
789
8:10 PM
+03
8:30 PM
EEST
0h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO266
RO Tarom
AT7
11:25 PM
+03
1:10 AM+1
EEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK8591cs
TK Turkish
AT7
7:35 AM
EEST
9:25 AM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO261+1
RO Tarom
AT7
7:35 AM
EEST
9:25 AM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1044+1
TK Turkish
321
9:30 AM
EEST
11:05 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO9161cs
RO Tarom
359
9:35 AM
EEST
11:10 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1042
TK Turkish
7M8
12:55 PM
EEST
2:25 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A2724+1
A2 Animawings
223
3:46 PM
EEST
4:55 PM
+03
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO263+1
RO Tarom
AT7
3:50 PM
EEST
5:40 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO9165cs
RO Tarom
333
3:55 PM
EEST
5:25 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1040+1
TK Turkish
333
3:55 PM
EEST
5:20 PM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO265+1
RO Tarom
73H
9:10 PM
EEST
10:25 PM
+03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK1046+2
TK Turkish
359
9:40 PM
EEST
11:10 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Istanbul to Otopeni
1 carrier, 81 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 264 mi 0h 20m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

IST–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Animawings leads the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 0h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A2 Animawings 6 223 1h20
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A2
321 Airbus A321 – RO
32Q Airbus A321neo – TK
333 Airbus A330-300 – RO, TK
359 Airbus A350-900 – RO, TK
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MS, TK
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – RO, TK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: A2 (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to OTP direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,042
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Otopeni from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric IST→OTP SAW→OTP
Distance from IST 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 81 6
Flight time 0h 20m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Otopeni is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
264 mi / 424 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m to 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to IST

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

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance264 mi / 424 km
Flight time0h 20m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights81 out / 66 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 0h 20m to 1h 45m. The route covers 264 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Animawings. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from IST to OTP. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSH, HRG, HAM, LPL, BRS, RAK, IAS, SOF, NCE, BOD, CPH, LYS, WAW, GVA, BLQ, MRS, CAI, HEL, CGN, SKG, ATH, MLA, BRU, TIA, CLJ, DUB, BUD, RMO, ZRH, BEG, TSR, AMM, PRG, VLC, LIS, FRA, MUC, AYT, AMS, LHR, OPO, VIE, CDG, TRN, MXP, BRI, DUS, STR, FCO, BCN, STN, BHX, OSL, NAP, ORY, CTA, MAD, NUE, RIX, EVN, BER, LTN, DXB, PMO, DOH, SVQ, MAN, ARN, LUX, AGP, BLL, EDI, GDN and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OTP to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to OTP

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Animawings. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IST to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to OTP ranges from 0 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 264 miles (424 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SSH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).