Recent fares Budapest → Istanbul
Return fares for 1 adult in EUR, found in recent Aviasales searches; fares older than 3 days are hidden. Fares checked 2 Nov, 05:00 CET. Prices change quickly; the final price is shown on the partner site.
Good to know
| Flight time (non-stop) | about 2 h – 2 h 15 min |
|---|---|
| Non-stop airlines | 4: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Pegasus, AJet |
| Airports | BUD → IST / SAW |
| Time difference | Istanbul is 1 h ahead in summer, 2 h in winter |
| Cheapest month (one-way) | January 2027 (from €40) |
| Priciest month (one-way) | July 2027 (from €72) |
Fare rows: cheapest one-way fare per departure month in cached Aviasales searches (via Travelpayouts), checked 2 Nov 2026. Not a price guarantee.
Airlines on this route
- Turkish Airlines — Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Wizz Air — Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Pegasus — Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
- AJet — Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Checked against published schedules in October 2026. Airlines add and drop routes by season, so check the search for current dates.
Departing Budapest
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) — Bus 100E runs non-stop to Deák Ferenc tér in the centre in about 35–40 minutes (special airport ticket); bus 200E links to the M3 metro at Kőbánya-Kispest for a cheaper ride. Official Főtaxi cabs queue outside both arrival halls.
Arriving in Istanbul
- Istanbul Airport (IST) — The M11 metro runs to Gayrettepe, where you change to the M2 line; Havaist coaches go to Taksim, Sultanahmet and other districts. Allow well over an hour to the old city.
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) — SAW is on the Asian side: the M4 metro runs from the terminal to Kadıköy in about 52 minutes (ferries cross to the European side from there), and Havabus coaches go to Kadıköy and Taksim.
Best time to go
April–June and September–November. Summer is hot and crowded; winter brings low fares and rain.
Tips
- Turkey does not change its clocks: Istanbul is one hour ahead of Budapest in summer and two hours ahead in winter.
- Check the airport: IST is on the European side, SAW on the Asian side, and the two are far apart.
- An Istanbulkart travel card works on the metro, trams, ferries and buses.
FAQ
Which airlines fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul?
Non-stop flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Pegasus, AJet (schedules checked October 2026; airlines change routes seasonally, so the search shows what is currently on sale).
How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?
A direct flight takes about 2 h – 2 h 15 min.
Which Istanbul airport should I fly to?
Istanbul Airport (IST): The M11 metro runs to Gayrettepe, where you change to the M2 line; Havaist coaches go to Taksim, Sultanahmet and other districts. Allow well over an hour to the old city. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): SAW is on the Asian side: the M4 metro runs from the terminal to Kadıköy in about 52 minutes (ferries cross to the European side from there), and Havabus coaches go to Kadıköy and Taksim.
When is the best time to fly Budapest–Istanbul?
April–June and September–November. Summer is hot and crowded; winter brings low fares and rain.
From €78 on 10–16 Dec – check price
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