Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
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November 7 - November 17
BUD - Istanbul
$138
$92
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September 6 - September 23
BUD - Istanbul
$141
$93
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December 9 - December 23
BUD - Istanbul
$175
$93
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October 19 - October 22
BUD - Istanbul
$167
$94
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October 5 - October 6
BUD - Istanbul
$157
$94
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December 4 - December 7
BUD - Istanbul
$184
$94
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December 9 - December 17
BUD - Istanbul
$182
$94
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December 7 - December 17
BUD - Istanbul
$178
$94
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September 19 - September 25
BUD - Istanbul
$162
$95
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September 19 - September 30
BUD - Istanbul
$148
$95
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Insights for flights from Budapest to Istanbul
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
Flights from $64
October
Flights from $314
Direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul
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Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Istanbul
Mon, Jun 22
BUD - Istanbul
Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (SAW)
Wizz Air
$314
$166
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
BUD - Istanbul
Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)
Wizz Air
$323
$126
One-way
Sun, Sep 6
BUD - Istanbul
Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)
Wizz Air
$141
$93
One-way
Sat, Sep 19
BUD - Istanbul
Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)
Wizz Air
$162
$95
One-way
Sat, Sep 19
BUD - Istanbul
Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)
Wizz Air
$148
$95
One-way
Sat, Sep 19
BUD - Istanbul
Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)
Wizz Air
$167
$95
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Istanbul
Jun 23 - Jun 25
$323 → $126
61%
Jun 22 - Jun 25
$314 → $166
47%
Dec 7 - Dec 8
$187 → $95
49%
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)
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)
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)
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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