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Bucharest to Istanbul in December 2026 BBU, OTP → IST, SAW

Baneasa (BBU), Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

For departures in December 2026, the cheapest return found recently is $182 with Tarom, 19 Dec – 19 Dec, found yesterday.

Return

In December 2026, the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $161 to $242. Across all 32 departure dates we hold on this route, it is usually $113 to $223. Of the 4 months with enough return fares to compare, December 2026 is usually the most expensive.

Cheapest return found recently

$182

19 Dec – 19 Dec · Tarom

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest we hold, of any age

$112

2 Dec – 4 Dec · Turkish Airlines

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 4 days ago

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The cheapest dates in December 2026

DatesFromAirlineStopsFound
2 Dec – 4 Dec$112Turkish Airlinesout nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 17 Dec$115Taromout nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$160Taromout nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 21 Dec$162Taromout nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 19 Dec$182Taromout nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Every date we hold

11 departure dates

2 Dec – 4 Dec: $112, found 4 days ago10 Dec – 17 Dec: $115, found 2 days ago18 Dec – 21 Dec: $162, found 5 days ago19 Dec – 19 Dec: $182, found yesterday21 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $218, found 4 days ago23 Dec – 27 Dec: $238, found today25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $160, found 5 days ago27 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $254, found 6 days ago28 Dec – 28 Dec: $251, found yesterday29 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $245, found 5 days ago30 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $236, found yesterdayDec
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
2 Dec – 4 Dec$112Turkish AirlinesBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 17 Dec$115TaromBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 21 Dec$162TaromBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 19 Dec$182TaromBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$218AjetBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 27 Dec$238Wizz Air MaltaBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound todaySee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$160TaromBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$254Wizz Air MaltaBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 28 Dec$251Pegasus AirlinesBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$245TaromBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$236Wizz Air MaltaBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $86.

October 2026From $1657 departure dates29 Oct – 2 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in October 2026
November 2026From $1056 departure dates6 Nov – 11 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $11211 departure dates2 Dec – 4 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1125 departure dates22 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $921 departure date15 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $86Cheapest seen1 departure date11 Jun 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 · found todaySee prices for these dates
September 2027From $881 departure date1 Sept 2027 – 3 Sept 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work