Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul Starting at $48

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Cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$48

Wizz Air
Wizz Air
Direct flight
2h 15m
09/17/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Budapest to Istanbul departs on 09/17/2025, is operated by Wizz Air and costs $48

Cheapest round trip flight

$92

Wizz Air
Wizz Air
Direct flight
4h 20m
06/13/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Budapest to Istanbul departs on 06/13/2025, is operated by Wizz Air and costs $92

The fastest flight

2 hours

Fastest flight from Budapest to Istanbul takes 2 hours

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

5:15 AM

Latest flight

8:30 PM

Average flight duration

2h 11m

Direct flights count

46

Distance

1062km

Timezone difference

2h

The distance between Budapest and Istanbul is 1062km (658 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 11m. There are 46 direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul. The time difference between Budapest and Istanbul is 2h . Flights from Budapest begin at 5:15 AM. The latest flight from Budapest departs at 8:30 PM.

Airfare from Budapest to Istanbul by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Budapest to Istanbul

November 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$49
April 2026
Highest price
on average:
$196
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Budapest — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $46

Starting at $48

Starting at $83

Starting at $152

Starting at $196

Starting at $768

Direct Flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

05/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1036

Starting at $203

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

05/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1038

Starting at $204

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

05/29/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1038

Starting at $313

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

05/30/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Wizz Air

W62429

Starting at $99

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

05/31/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1036

Starting at $209

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

06/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1034

Starting at $302

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

06/02/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1036

Starting at $186

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

06/03/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1034

Starting at $204

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

06/04/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1034

Starting at $204

Istanbul city image

BudapestIstanbul

BUDIST

06/05/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1038

Starting at $186

Schedule of direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Budapest to Istanbul:

Wizz Air

Wizz Air

Every day

Starting at $50

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Every day

Starting at $184

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Every day

Starting at $79

Valuair

Valuair

Su, Th, and Fr

Starting at $46

Budapest airports overview

BUD
+3
Pegasus Airlines
Valuair
Wizz Air
Airlines flying to this airport
$46
Starting at
$76
on average

Istanbul airports overview

IST
Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia
Aegean Airlines
Wizz Air
Airlines flying to this airport
$48
Starting at
$75-19%
on average
SAW
Pegasus Airlines
Valuair
Airlines flying to this airport
$46
Starting at
$89
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Budapest to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $48

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Budapest — Istanbul?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Budapest to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Budapest to Istanbul?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Budapest to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: November, June, January.

How long does it take to fly from Budapest to Istanbul?

The fastest flights from Budapest to Istanbul start from 2 hours in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Budapest — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Budapest to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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BudapestIstanbul

September 2

Wizz Air

Wizz Air

$49

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