Istanbul (SAW) to Bucharest (OTP) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Bucharest (OTP): Pegasus. The two airports are 302 miles (486 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sofia, Chisinau and Ankara and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to OTP
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to OTP with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sofia (SOF)Pegasus, then TAROM
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Pegasus, then TAROM, Wizz Air Malta and 1 more
H4 - Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Serbia and TAROM
- Via Athens (ATH)Pegasus, then Aegean Airlines, TAROM and 1 more
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
A2+1 - Via Tirana (TIA)Pegasus and AJet, then Ryanair
- Via Budapest (BUD)Pegasus and AJet, then TAROM and Wizz Air
SAW to OTP: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to OTP?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Bucharest (OTP).
How far is Istanbul from Bucharest by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Bucharest (OTP) are 302 miles (486 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW to OTP cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to OTP with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Bucharest?
The most direct connections are through Sofia (SOF), Chisinau (RMO), Ankara (ESB), Belgrade (BEG) and Athens (ATH). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.