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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:14 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:49 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 14m, covering 632 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport range from $123 to $220, with an average of $165 over the past 12 months. Anything below $123 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $165 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $165 round-trip, compared to $205 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Budapest to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

Connecting flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport most commonly pass through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $181, a difference of $27.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Budapest and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Wizz Air

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 13h 37m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Budapest (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.