There are 7 ways to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest by plane, bus, night train, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SAW - OTP
1h 41m$190–366Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
11h 55m$22–41Bus to Istanbul, fly
- Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
5h 36m$149–307Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
13h 29m$53–97Bus via Curba
- Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit CaddesiSg-2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Bucurest LUKOIL
16h 42m$67–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sabiha Gokcen-SAW to Bucharest675.7 km
8h 24mDrive 675.7 km
- Drive from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest675.7 km
8h 24m$108–156
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest is to night train which costs $21 - $45 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $190 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via İstanbul Dudullu and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at Bucharest via Ayrilikcesme and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Bucharest is 507 km. The road distance is 675.7 km.
The best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest, including transfers.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $190 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?
Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $21–30
- 1st Class
- $29–40
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Bucurest LUKOIL
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest is 1h behind Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). It is currently 6:23 AM in Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and 5:23 AM in Bucharest.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest is 676 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Bucharest.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Bucharest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.