How to Find the Best Trip from Istanbul to Bucharest Romania

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Istanbul to Bucharest Romania

Easy trip, small, simple airport, most accessible customs center – ever! If you want to experience a slice of western Europe on a budget, this is the place for you. English spoken everywhere, the people are super helpful, and the exchange rate is high.

Istanbul to Bucharest Romania

Istanbul Turkey to Bucharest Romania map

Experience the Best of Western Europe in Romania

Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) to Bucharest Airport, (OTP)

  • Free baggage allowance one piece
  • Private driver – TRIPAVIP airport driving service from Bucharest Airport, (OTP)
  • Delivers you to any Bucharest, Romania Hotels
  • Alternate transportation:

The warning is careful taking an unlicensed taxi from the airport. Ask for help from local people.

Ask if the subway can take you to your hotel.

In Bucharest people are helpful and friendly, someone will help you get a legitimate taxi.

  • It’s not expensive to fly there especial when you book 14 days in advance.

Remember when flying out of Istanbul

  • Don’t use to Sabiha Gokcen airport on the Asian side unless your hotel is on the Asian side
  • If your hotel is on the Asian side then fly from Sabiha Gokcen airport
  • Ask for a free pick up from the hotel when traveling to Hotels in Istanbul on either side, from either airport. Getting a hotel pickup will make it easier on you.
  • You can decide to take public transportation, buy a shuttle bus, bus from the hotel or taxi.
  • If you have a taxi ask your hotel to request the rate so you aren’t over charged.
  • Taxi have to run the meter, they don’t have to charge you the meter price if you have negotiated a fixed price. If you hotel negotiates a fixed price have them write it on the back of their hotel business card.