Istanbul to Bucharest by flight + bus
This route from Istanbul to Bucharest is not by plane the whole way: by flight, bus it takes about 15h 25m in total, run by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €67. The flight is still the quickest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1flightSabiha Gökçen Airport → Sofia Airport
Pegasus Airlines - 2busSofia → Blagoevgrad
FlixBus - 3busBlagoevgrad → BucharestFlixBus
flight or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | €124 | 15h 25m | 2 transfers |
| bus | €67 | 19h 30m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Bucharest by plane: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bucharest take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + bus together take about 15h 25m, 2 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Istanbul to Bucharest?
The best price in our latest check was €124. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Istanbul to Bucharest?
Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €67. The flight wins on journey time.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 10h 10mfrom €38Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
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