Bucharest to Şişli flights
Şişli lies 443 km (275 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bucharest | Şişli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 314,684 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | SAW, 32 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Şişli
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in Şişli
Şişli is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 32 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şişli from Bucharest?
443 km (275 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Şişli by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Şişli?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Şişli flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Şişli also has IST, TEQ.
What currency do I need in Şişli?
The Lira (TRY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.