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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 £65. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£32 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.
Istanbul.£33 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.
Istanbul.£33 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.
Istanbul.£34 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.
Istanbul.£34 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.
Istanbul.£34 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.
Istanbul.£34 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.
Istanbul.£35 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £35, select.
Istanbul.£36 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.
Istanbul.£36 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.
Istanbul.£41 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.
Istanbul.£47 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, 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 May.
Apr
from £33
May
from £32
Jun
from £33
Jul
from £41
Aug
from £34
Sep
from £35
Oct
from £34
Nov
from £36
Dec
from £34
Jan
from £34
Feb
from £47
Mar
from £36

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

19 miles from central Istanbul
Closest
from £50
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Istanbul

21 miles from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from £32
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Budapest to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£32
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week152

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 £63. 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 April 2026, there are 304 flights per week flying from Budapest to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Budapest Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 21.4 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £63.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 23 June 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 April, the average temperature is usually around 12°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.

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

  • Jump on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 5 minutes.

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

  • The busiest route is from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Choose from 28 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BUD to IST is the 05:00 Wizz Air option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 20:30 with Turkish Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BUD to Istanbul flight.

  • During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Start your journey at BUD and fly nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That will be your arrival point when searching for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul include:

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from BUD to Istanbul with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

  • Located around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Budapest, BUD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BUD:

  • 81% of flights leaving Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BUD.

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

  • £33 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start from £63. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap flights from BUD to Istanbul by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • June is the best month for landing an incredible deal on Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from BUD to Istanbul.

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

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Istanbul. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 45 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BUD to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is about 48 kms (30 miles) from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • The trip will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BUD to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • Book a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BUD to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are leading attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kms (220 miles) east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kms (200 miles) southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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