Are there direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

Yes, direct flights are available from Budapest to Istanbul. Historically, direct flights accounted for 45.1% of all flights on this route. For flights with one or more stops, the median number of stopovers was 1.

What's the flight time from Budapest to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight time from Budapest to Istanbul is 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1018 kilometers. Flights with one stop tend to be significantly longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a substantial difference in travel time compared to direct routes.

How often do cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul have come up frequently. This route is considered to have a high availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices for this destination with regularity.

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To Istanbul

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November 23 - November 26

Cheapest

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$149

$88

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November 17 - November 24

Cheapest

BUD - Istanbul

$142

$88

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November 5 - November 12

BUD - Istanbul

$138

$89

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November 17 - November 21

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$147

$89

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September 28 - October 13

Earliest

BUD - Istanbul

$140

$89

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September 29 - October 13

BUD - Istanbul

$143

$89

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September 29 - October 20

BUD - Istanbul

$139

$89

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October 6 - October 20

BUD - Istanbul

$130

$89

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September 29 - October 6

Best

BUD - Istanbul

$160

$89

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October 6 - October 13

BUD - Istanbul

$145

$89

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Budapest to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Right now, the share of recent fares from Budapest to Istanbul classified as a good price stands at 14%. This indicates that while deals can be found, they represent a smaller portion of the overall market. For those seeking cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

A typical journey from Budapest to Istanbul takes about 5h 20m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, considering that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the remaining connecting once. The route covers a distance of 1018 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Istanbul? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of just $64. Other cost-effective options include August and September, both showing median fares of $94. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travelers.

Fares for flights from Budapest to Istanbul typically range from $138–$273, with a median of $189. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. A meaningful share of recent fares are non-stop, while the rest connect once, indicating a mix of direct and indirect flight options available to travelers.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Istanbul

Regular price: $121 - $273

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

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Istanbul is between $121 and $273. The current lowest deal is $88 with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 26.

now $88

Low $121

High $273

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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Wizz Air

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Istanbul

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (SAW)

Wizz Air

$313

$174

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$129

$90

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$129

$90

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$130

$90

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$139

$94

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) - Istanbul (IST)

Wizz Air

$143

$94

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 13

$308 → $161

48%

3 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 22

$281 → $156

44%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$182 → $95

48%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$182 → $95

48%

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 at $207.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 5h 20m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Wizz Air and Valuair offer direct flights

Wizz Air and Valuair offer direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul.

🏆 Airline highlight

Wizz Air has a deal for $88

Wizz Air offers a deal for $88 from Budapest to Istanbul (Nov 23-Nov 26).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Budapest to Istanbul are frequent, with 14% good price share.

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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$1,649

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Budapest to Istanbul are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $170. Booking 7-13 days out also offered competitive prices, averaging $179. However, waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically saw prices rise significantly, with an average of $415.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul was considered to be $138 or less. The median price for this route was $189. Prices typically ranged up to $273 for the higher end of the market during this period.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul, with a median price of $64. August and September also offered relatively low median prices at $94. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $189 for this route.

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