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Today’s best flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Budapest to Istanbul

November 7 - November 17

Cheapest

BUD - Istanbul

$138

$92

Round trip

September 6 - September 23

Earliest

BUD - Istanbul

$141

$93

Round trip

December 9 - December 23

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$175

$93

Round trip

October 19 - October 22

BUD - Istanbul

$167

$94

Round trip

October 5 - October 6

BUD - Istanbul

$157

$94

Round trip

December 4 - December 7

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$184

$94

Round trip

December 9 - December 17

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$182

$94

Round trip

December 7 - December 17

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$178

$94

Round trip

September 19 - September 25

BUD - Istanbul

$162

$95

Round trip

September 19 - September 30

BUD - Istanbul

$148

$95

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Budapest to Istanbul

For flights from Budapest to Istanbul, 36% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $115–$210, with a median of $161.
A typical journey from Budapest to Istanbul takes about 5h 20m including connections. The route covers a distance of 1,018 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.
When considering cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul, the cheapest time to fly is often November, with a median fare of $64. Other affordable months include August and September, both with median fares of $94.
For this route, 45.5% of recent fares are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, and the rest typically connect once. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Istanbul

Regular price: $114 - $262

Prices for flights from Budapest to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 114 USD and 262 USD. The current lowest deal is 92 USD with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 7 to Nov 17.

now $92

Low $114

High $262

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul is November, with a median price of $64. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $314. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $64

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $314

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Direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Istanbul

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Wizz Air

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (SAW)

Wizz Air

$314

$166

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Wizz Air

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$323

$126

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Wizz Air

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$141

$93

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Wizz Air

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$162

$95

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Wizz Air

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$148

$95

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Wizz Air

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$167

$95

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Istanbul

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$323  →  $126

61%

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$314  →  $166

47%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$187  →  $95

49%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$187  →  $95

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Istanbul

Budapest - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Budapest to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median of $161.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul, with a median price of $64.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 20m on average.

The typical flight duration from Budapest to Istanbul is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

45.5% of recent deals are for direct flights.

45.5% of recent deals from Budapest to Istanbul are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Wizz Air offers direct flights.

Wizz Air is one of the airlines that historically offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once per day.

Deals for flights from Budapest to Istanbul appear frequently, about once per day.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a good option for flights from Budapest to Istanbul.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Budapest to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers another arrival choice for your trip to Istanbul from Budapest.

📍 ~32 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, offering network redundancy for travelers.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$85

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport with extensive European connections, offering high reliability for travelers.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest airport to Istanbul, accessible by road from the European side.

📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (accessible by road within 1.5 to 2 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)

💸 Flights from ~$334

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$64

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Budapest to Istanbul are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $170. Booking 7-13 days out also offers a good average price of $179. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days before departure averaging $415.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul is considered to be $115 or less. The median price for this route has been $161. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $210 or less. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target prices at or below the $115 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul, with a median price of $64. August and September also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $94. While August is one of the cheapest months, it also registered as the most expensive month overall, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $161, so flying in November, August, or September can offer significant savings.