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Flights from Bucharest to Izmir

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Izmir. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 3h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 29m
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Bucharest to Izmir at a glance

Fastest journey3h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens

Best ways to fly from Bucharest to Izmir

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BUH Istanbul (IST) IZM
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 29m
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BUH Athens (ATH) IZM
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, TAROM, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~3h 48m
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BUH Antalya (AYT) IZM
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~4h 08m
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BUH Ankara (ESB) IZM
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 08m
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BUH Sofia (SOF) IZM
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~4h 37m
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BUH Thessaloniki (SKG) IZM
Leg 1: TAROM, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
674 km419 miles
Journey time
3h 29mestimate
Time difference
+1hIzmir vs Bucharest
Currency in Izmir
TRY
Airports
OTP, BBU → ADB

Flights from Bucharest to Izmir: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Izmir?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Antalya. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Izmir?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 674 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Izmir?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Antalya (AYT) and Ankara (ESB). TAROM flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Izmir?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Izmir: Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Izmir?
Izmir is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.

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