How to get from Budapest to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: flight. Door to door 2h 15m, from $52.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 15m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 1018 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was $46, on Fri, Jul 31.
Budapest to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
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Wizz Air·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Budapest to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
How the trip from Budapest to Istanbul works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Budapest to Istanbul, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly $52 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureBudapestWho runs Budapest to Istanbul
The Budapest to Istanbul route is operated by Wizz Air. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Budapest to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h 15m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Budapest?+−
About 1018 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Istanbul cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from $52 to $150. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 2h 15m.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Istanbul?+−
Budapest is BUD and Istanbul is IST, so this route is usually written BUD to IST.
Which operators run Budapest to Istanbul?+−
This route is run by Wizz Air. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Budapest to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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