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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Budapest to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
Nearly all of the 4 airlines on the Budapest — Istanbul route operate daily, with just one exception: Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly every day. Valuair only flies on Sunday and Thursday.
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The Budapest — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Wizz Air, Valuair, Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, and LC Busre SAC. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $46. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Budapest — Istanbul
10/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62429
starting at $46
Budapest — Istanbul
01/10/2027
Departure
Direct flight
W62429
starting at $46
Budapest — Istanbul
10/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62409
starting at $47
Budapest — Istanbul
11/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62429
starting at $47
Budapest — Istanbul
02/13/2027
Departure
Direct flight
W62437
starting at $47
Budapest — Istanbul
11/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62429
starting at $47
Budapest — Istanbul
10/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62435
starting at $48
Budapest — Istanbul
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62429
starting at $49
Budapest — Istanbul
10/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62437
starting at $50
Budapest — Istanbul
08/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
W62429
starting at $50
Wizz Air
Every day
starting at $43
Pegasus Airlines
Every day
starting at $71
Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $134
Valuair
Su and Th
starting at $82
The cheapest one-way flight from Budapest to Istanbul departs on 10/18/2026, is operated by Wizz Air and costs $46
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Budapest to Istanbul departs on 06/09/2026, is operated by Wizz Air and costs $99
Fastest flight from Budapest to Istanbul takes 1h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Budapest and Istanbul is 1062km (658 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 10m. There are 42 direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul. The time difference between Budapest and Istanbul is 2h. Flights from Budapest begin at 5:15 AM. The latest flight from Budapest departs at 8:05 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Budapest to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $46
Often the best time to buy tickets from Budapest to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Budapest to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: October, January, November.
The fastest flights from Budapest to Istanbul start from 1 hour 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Budapest — Istanbul: Wizz Air
The minimum one-way ticket price from Budapest to Istanbul is $46 (October 2026), while the maximum is $74 (July 2026). On average, a ticket costs $50–$53.
Prices on the Budapest — Istanbul route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is October 2026–November 2026 — averaging $47. The most expensive is June 2026–July 2026 ($67). The difference reaches 31%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is October 2026–November 2026, where you can save up to 31%.
Price spread on this route is 16.8%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.