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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Budapest to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Budapest to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Budapest to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport is June, where tickets cost C$ 182 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 282 and C$ 277 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Budapest and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul Airport. They are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Wizz Air, with the best deal found costing C$ 122. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

How many flights are there between Budapest and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Budapest and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 8:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 30 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Budapest and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Budapest to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Budapest at 5:00 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 8:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Budapest to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport jets off at 8:55 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Budapest to Istanbul flights

  • What cities are served by Istanbul Airport?

    IST Airport serves several cities, including Faith, Beyoğlu, and Üsküdar. You can get to these cities from IST airport using public transport. You can use Jayride Shuttles or taxis available on demand to Fatih. Furthermore, you can use a taxi or Jayride Shutte, available on request to Beyoğlu. You can also use a taxi or Jayride Shuttle available on demand to Üsküdar.

  • What are some layover cities for flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Several flights have en route layovers from BUD to IST. Some of the common layover cities include Frankfurt (FRA) by Lufthansa, Belgrade (BEG) by Air Serbia, Berlin (BER) by Ryanair and Pegasus, Warsaw (WAW) by LOT, Nurnberg (NUE) by Ryanair and Turkish, Bergamo (BGY) by Ryanair and Pegasus, Vienna (VIE) by Austrian and Pegasus, and London (STN) by Ryanair and Pegasus.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa Airlines allows children aged 5 to 11 to travel from BUD to IST alone for a fee. You must check in with your minor at least 2 hours before departure. You must provide the minor's documents, such as a passport and birth certificate, to prove the minor's age. As the unaccompanied child's escort, you must provide documents such as your valid photo ID, contact phone number, and the receiving adult's details such as name, photo, address, and contact phone number.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services from Budapest to Istanbul?

    People with special needs can access accessible services from BUD to IST if they fly with Air Serbia. The airline offers wheelchair assistance and mobility equipment such as onboard wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and portable oxygen concentrators to those with reduced mobility. They provide alternative access to information for the low-vision and hard-of-hearing passengers by offering them large-print materials, closed captioning for videos, or braille. You must notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Budapest to Istanbul?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Budapest to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Budapest to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Budapest and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Budapest to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Budapest to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Budapest to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 138 or less one-way and C$ 176 or less round-trip.
  • LOT Airlines offers special meals designed to meet their passengers' specific dietary requirements and preferences traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can access kid-friendly, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free, and lactose-free meals.
  • You can bring a carry-on bag and a personal item when flying from BUD to Ist with Air Serbia. The maximum dimensions allowed are 22 x 15 x 8 inches for your carry-on bag with a weight limit of 18 lb and 17 x 10 x 9 inches for your personal item.
  • Lufthansa Airlines allows you to travel alongside your pet from BUD to IST for a fee. Your pet must be enclosed in a small transport container with a combined weight limit of 17 lb that can fit under the seat. The pet carrier must be comfortable enough for your pet with a maximum allowed dimensions of 22 x 16 x 9 inches.
  • You can experience convenience with your child from BUD to IST if you consider flying with Wizz Air. The airline offers family-friendly services, including priority boarding, free child baggage allowance, and changing tables in their lavatories.
  • You can enjoy a premium travel experience if you consider flying Business- or First-class with Air Serbia from BUD to IST. These passengers enjoy luxury services and amenities, including spacious seats, priority check-ins and pre-boarding, enhanced dining options, and increased baggage allowance.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Budapest to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Budapest to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Budapest to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Budapest to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 730 reviews
7.3Crew
6.4Comfort
5.9Food
6.9Boarding
5.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

2.0 MediocreIsora, Mar. 2024SAW - AUH
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Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

Pierwszy raz odbyłam tak pozytywny lot. Uprzejma, świetna załoga. Kapitana lotu W6 1771 z 6.01.2024, pozytywnie zaskoczył wyraźnym kontaktem i ciekawostkami na temat lotu, jak i informacja o zorzy polarnej zachęcając do zobaczenia przez okana. Delikatne perfekcyjne ladowanie WIELKI SZACUN i GRATULACJE dla KAPITANA!!👏👏👏

After the flight. Waiting to long to get off the plane

Very very very…… uncomfortable seats /does nor reclain/ and so little space /this was 5:30 hours flight- and quite expensive no longer low cost airline/ 5:30 hours flight and no water or snacks was offered anly very expensive sales.

Was denied to enter the previous plane so couldnt make it to this one

Got rejected to enter the plane because i took calming pills. Im scared of flying and i always take it since 12 years and it was never a problem with other airlines.

Shambolic boarding with ZERO information on why there was a delay. Don't treat customers like sheep. Crew good. Aircraft new. Late departure with minimal information from flight deck.

The flight was 1.30 hour late because of the Police checking 4 passengers. This was not Ryanair fault but was quite ennoying.

The boarding process was fast Uncomfortable seats ,do not recline.

My fligh was suddenly canceled and no ine approached me The web response was the only one and it was poor and not satisfactory Wizz did not take care for moving me and my family to another flight instead and simply gave us back the flight credits which i cant do nothing with !!

The crew was not very friendly or did not seem like very approachable. The plane was quite dirty and it didn’t sound too good when landing.

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Budapest - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Budapest (BUD)Hungary

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Budapest

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,274
C$ 149

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