Flight to Istanbul
Bucharest → Istanbul · about ~55m in the air
Bucharest → Istanbul
Romania to Türkiye · 1 border · Where else can you go from Bucharest?
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About the trip from Bucharest to Istanbul
Bucharest (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are 445 km (277 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~2h 25m door to door. Without flying, it takes ~7h 40m by train and bus, via Edirne. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Flight from Bucharest to Istanbul: ~55m in the air, 445 km
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- Flight, direct: ~2h 25m, no changes
- Train + Bus, via Edirne: ~7h 40m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.