Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on TAROM, plus taxes and fees from $50. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST): Animawings, TAROM and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 265 miles (427 km) apart. TAROM is in SkyTeam and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sofia, Chisinau and Iasi and more.
How many miles OTP to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn TAROM | 5,500 | $50β395 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 7,500 | $48β83 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn TAROM | 10,000 | $60β255 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 10,000β15,000 | $70β505 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40β455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45β80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40β455 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $40β455 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $40β455 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn TAROM | 24,000 | $48β105.40 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $114.80β499.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from OTP to IST
- A2AnimawingsNot in an alliance
- TAROMSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book OTP to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks TAROM
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks TAROM
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks TAROM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks TAROM
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks TAROM
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks TAROM
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks TAROM
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks TAROM
OTP to IST with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sofia (SOF)TAROM, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Chisinau (RMO)TAROM, Wizz Air Malta and 1 more, then Fly One, Turkish Airlines and 1 more
H45FH7 - Via Iasi (IAS)TAROM and Animawings, then Wizz Air MaltaA2
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)TAROM and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines
- Via Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)Animawings the whole wayA2H4A2
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Timisoara (TSR)TAROM, HiSky Europe and 1 more, then Turkish AirlinesH4A2
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Mykonos (JMK)Wizz Air Malta, then Aegean Airlines
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole wayGQ
- Via Tirana (TIA)Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress, Pegasus and 2 more, then Turkish Airlines
A2+1 - Via Thira (JTR)Wizz Air Malta, then Aegean Airlines
- Via Dubrovnik (DBV)Wizz Air Malta, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Budapest (BUD)TAROM, then Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air
OTP to IST: common questions
How many miles does OTP to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on TAROM, plus taxes and fees from $50. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Delta SkyMiles (10,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (10,000β15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from OTP to IST?
Animawings, TAROM (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul by plane?
Bucharest (OTP) and Istanbul (IST) are 265 miles (427 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book OTP to IST award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Bucharest and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Sofia (SOF), Chisinau (RMO), Iasi (IAS), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Cluj-Napoca (CLJ). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Animawings through Cluj-Napoca.
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.