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$49 Find Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Budapest to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Overall average: $109
Wizz Air
Thu 2/5Mon 2/9
BUD - IST • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$49
Typical prices: $43-$77
Wizz Air
Mon 2/9
BUD - IST • Non-stop
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WIZZ Air's basic fare includes a small carry-on.
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul (BUD-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Budapest to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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5:15 am - 9:30 am
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10:10 am - 10:15 am
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$97Wizz Air
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
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$101Wizz Air
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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$107Wizz Air
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
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$112Wizz Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
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10:10 am - 10:15 am
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$113Wizz Air
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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$120Wizz Air
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
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$121Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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$125Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 4
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$126Wizz Air
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Budapest to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Budapest to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Budapest to Istanbul Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Budapest, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $109 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $193 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Budapest to Istanbul

 
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WIZZ Air offers a basic fare with a 16in x 12in x 8in carry-on included.


WIZZ Plus bundle includes priority boarding and a 32kg checked bag for added convenience.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi for messaging with Miles & Smiles membership.


Enjoy extensive meal service and lounge access in Turkish Airlines business class.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Budapest to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What cities are served by Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • What are some layover cities for flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    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.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from Budapest to Istanbul?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services from Budapest to Istanbul?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Budapest and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    Budapest and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Budapest from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Budapest to Istanbul Airport flight route: flydubai, ANA, Lufthansa, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Budapest to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Budapest and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Budapest to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Wizz Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Budapest to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $245 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $134 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline. Booking your flights between Budapest and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $131 or less one-way and $817 or less round-trip.
  • LOT Airlines offers special meals designed to meet their passengers' specific dietary requirements and preferences traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can access kid-friendly, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free, and lactose-free meals.
  • You can bring a carry-on bag and a personal item when flying from BUD to Ist with Air Serbia. The maximum dimensions allowed are 22 x 15 x 8 inches for your carry-on bag with a weight limit of 18 lb and 17 x 10 x 9 inches for your personal item.
  • Lufthansa Airlines allows you to travel alongside your pet from BUD to IST for a fee. Your pet must be enclosed in a small transport container with a combined weight limit of 17 lb that can fit under the seat. The pet carrier must be comfortable enough for your pet with a maximum allowed dimensions of 22 x 16 x 9 inches.
  • You can experience convenience with your child from BUD to IST if you consider flying with Wizz Air. The airline offers family-friendly services, including priority boarding, free child baggage allowance, and changing tables in their lavatories.
  • You can enjoy a premium travel experience if you consider flying Business- or First-class with Air Serbia from BUD to IST. These passengers enjoy luxury services and amenities, including spacious seats, priority check-ins and pre-boarding, enhanced dining options, and increased baggage allowance.

Prefer to fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Budapest to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Budapest to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4186 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.8Crew
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The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

4.0 Okayvera, Jan 2026
SOF - IST
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The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

Requested food items were always finished but the available food was warm and tasted good Good entertainment options.

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

The entertainment selection itself was ok but the screen couldn't be turned off which was annoying because I wanted to read and not be distubed by flashing lights in front of me. I could see other people having the same problem with their screens. The crew seemed to be too busy to be bothered by our questions/requests. I found the seat quite uncomfortable, especially for a long flight. As a short person, I've accepted the inconvenience of always having seats higher than comfortable, but my neck hurt after a while because the headrest was too high and couldn't be adjusted further. The seat pockets in this plane seemed to be faulty. I could see people near me having the same problem of everything falling on the floor because it kept detaching from the back of the seat. It was pretty useless to keep anything in it, even the menu and sick bag wouldn't stay in. The food was meh. The omellete was just a hunk of egg - my next flight leg also offered omellete but was so much better than this one.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

Typical wizzair flight, nothing special , but as there were flight in the evening we got sandwiches with 50% discount. Terminal wizzair is using is awful. Separate from normal airport, no duty free and only one cafe. Also was late for more than 2 hours but we didn’t got any food or water vouchers.

Timely departures and arrivals. The seat was slightly forward leaning which made it uncomfortable

Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

There were not enough staff and signage to direct people to Wizz Priority lanes for check-in and boarding. It didn't feel like we were Wizz Priority holders.

Had to pay £45 to check in at the airport because I didn't check-in online at least 3 hours prior... and it wasn't mentioned on the booking / App (online check-in is only marked as "included service"). Upon landing, captain failed to land the first attempt and had to take off again for an re-attempt. Overall mid experience, would definitely pay a bit more at first to avoid this again.

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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