Distance From Băneasa International Airport to İstanbul Airport, BBU - IST Distance

The distance from Băneasa International Airport (BBU) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 261 miles or 420 kilometers or 227 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bucharest ( Romania ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bucharest and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 0 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Băneasa International Airport, Bucharest, Romania to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 0 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BBU - IST

Kilometers		420 km
Statute Miles		261 miles
Nautical Miles		227 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 36 minutes

Băneasa International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - BBU to IST Flight Path

Location of Băneasa International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bucharest to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bucharest, Romania and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BBU - IST

Time difference between Bucharest (Romania) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Bucharest.

Location	Local Time
Bucharest (Romania)	2025-01-15, 23:36:23 EET
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-01-16, 00:36:23 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Băneasa International Airport (BBU / LRBS) Bucharest, Romania

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey