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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 72 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Budapest Airport to Istanbul prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Istanbul.72 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Istanbul.76 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 76 €, select.
Istanbul.76 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 76 €, select.
Istanbul.76 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 76 €, select.
Istanbul.77 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 77 €, select.
Istanbul.79 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.
Istanbul.81 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.
Istanbul.81 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.
Istanbul.81 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.
Istanbul.84 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.
Istanbul.84 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.
Istanbul.86 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.
Istanbul.88 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 88 €, select.
Istanbul.91 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.
Istanbul.91 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.
Istanbul.97 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From 97 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 130 €
Apr
from 72 €
May
from 81 €
Jun
from 76 €
Jul
from 97 €
Aug
from 100 €
Sep
from 86 €
Oct
from 84 €
Nov
from 77 €
Dec
from 81 €
Jan
from 91 €
Feb
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Direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Alternative Budapest to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Budapest to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 119 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 72 €
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Budapest to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found72 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week121

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Istanbul is 72 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Gulf Air fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 121 flights per week flying from Budapest to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul is usually April.
If you're flying from Budapest Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 72 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Istanbul on Friday, 10 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Budapest, where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • With 32 weekly flights between the two airports, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Wizz Air operates the earliest flight at 05:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from BUD to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 20:30.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your BUD to Istanbul flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

  • Direct Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll arrive.

  • Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from BUD to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

  • Travelling from central Budapest to BUD takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a hotel near BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • When it comes to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.48% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul

  • 36 € is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start at 72 €. These fares can change based on demand.

  • Score cheap flights from BUD to Istanbul by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • June is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from BUD to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Book a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BUD to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is located around 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 55 minutes.

  • The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your BUD to Istanbul flight, unwind at a hotel close to SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and set off in the blink of an eye.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW will save you money.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul. The city buzzes during high season, but prices are generally higher and attractions can get busy. Go to Istanbul in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul, explore our range of hotels including:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.

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