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Find cheap one-way flights from Budapest to Istanbul starting at US$22.

For as little as US$22, you can take your next adventure to Istanbul without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Budapest below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Istanbul from Budapest have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from Budapest to Istanbul

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from Budapest to Istanbul. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Wizz Air
From US$22
AJet
From US$42
Pegasus Airlines
From US$51
Sunexpress
From US$70
Aegean Airlines
From US$82
Air Serbia
From US$93
Tarom
From US$104
Airbaltic
From US$125
Turkish Airlines
From US$143
LOT Polish Airlines
From US$145

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Find cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul by different airports

Did you know that you can save money and time on an alternative route from Budapest to Istanbul? Check out some of the different available routes below.

  • Cheapest
    Wizz Air
    BUD
    20:00
    2h 15m
    Nonstop
    IST
    00:15
    Liszt Ferenc International Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Mon, Jan 20Wizz Air
    US$22
  • AJet
    BUD
    15:55
    2h 5m
    Nonstop
    SAW
    20:00
    Liszt Ferenc International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Sun, Feb 23AJet
    US$42
  • AJet
    BUD
    15:55
    2h 5m
    Nonstop
    SAW
    20:00
    Liszt Ferenc International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Sun, Feb 23AJet
    US$42
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Budapest to Istanbul based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $260.
  • How long does it take to fly from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 12 minutes to fly from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST): Thai Airways, IndiGo, Wizz Air, AJet, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

How to find a cheap flight from Budapest to Istanbul

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1
Book Early
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Check One-way Fares
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Budapest to Istanbul Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$22
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$52
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance1,049.04 km
Average flight time2 hours 12 minutes
Popular airlinePegasus Airlines

What You Should Know about Flights from Budapest to Istanbul