Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Budapest (BUD)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £62. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Budapest.£31 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £31, select.

Budapest.£33 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.

Budapest.£34 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.

Budapest.£34 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.

Budapest.£34 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.

Budapest.£35 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £35, select.

Budapest.£35 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £35, select.

Budapest.£36 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.

Budapest.£36 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.

Budapest.£43 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

Budapest.£44 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.

Budapest.£776 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £776, select.

Budapest.£905 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From £905, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Istanbul to Budapest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£31
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	576

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Budapest is £60. 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.

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

2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Budapest.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Budapest?

Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Budapest.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Budapest?

As of March 2026, there are 206 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Budapest.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Budapest is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Budapest Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Budapest Airport on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Budapest Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Budapest?

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 Budapest 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Budapest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Budapest with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Wizz Air .

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

Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) taking off from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Take a direct Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Budapest is two hours behind Istanbul. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the busiest route. Wizz Air operates the earliest flight at 12:55am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from IST to BUD is with Wizz Air at 11:45pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to BUD, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport departing from IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and BUD is Turkish Airlines.
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Istanbul Airport:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Looking to fly out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) plane tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to BUD with Pegasus. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to BUD route, Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Pegasus Airlines has the best track record for timeliness.
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to BUD flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Have a late flight from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BUD and turn in quicker:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 16 kms (10 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.

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

Currently, £31 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £60. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to BUD.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to BUD.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). June is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 33ºC. Book your Istanbul to BUD plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Budapest

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Budapest right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Budapest travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at St. Stephen's Basilica.

Explore more of Hungary

Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Hungary just waiting to be explored. About 177 kms (110 miles) east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another favourite destination in Hungary and is around 137 kms (85 miles) northeast of Budapest. No trip is complete without dropping by Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.