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 $256 and an overall rating of 7.9, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $130 and an overall rating of 6.6.

How long does a flight from Budapest to Istanbul take?

Nonstop flights from Budapest generally make it to Istanbul in 2h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 632 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

How many flights are there between Budapest and Istanbul?

There are 26 nonstop flights per day traveling from Budapest to Istanbul, for an average of 185 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

In the last 3 days, Wizz Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $32. KAYAK users also found Budapest to Istanbul round-trip flights on Wizz Air from $70 and on Air Serbia from $188. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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

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Which airlines fly most frequently between Budapest and Istanbul?

Budapest and Istanbul are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (10 flights per day, IndiGo (7 flights per day), and Royal Jordanian (3 flights per day). However, there are also other airlines serving flights from BUD to Istanbul. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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

When flying from Budapest to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Budapest, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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

When flying out of Budapest you will be using BUD. You will be landing at Istanbul IST. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

What’s the earliest departure time from Budapest to Istanbul?

The earliest flight leaves Budapest at 6:30 am and lands in Istanbul at 9:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Budapest to Istanbul?

The last flight leaves Budapest at 8:35 pm and lands in Istanbul at 11:40 pm.

Which airlines fly nonstop between Budapest and Istanbul?

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air operate direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul.

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

Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Budapest to Istanbul flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Istanbul?

The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Budapest to Istanbul flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Budapest and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul due to COVID-19?

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Royal Jordanian have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul. Confirm policies on booking site.

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

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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

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

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

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 with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline. Booking your flights between Budapest and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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

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 from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 3030 reviews

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79comfort

67entertainment

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76food

Airline reviews

Crew was excellent. Food was ok for a short flight. Plane was a regular airliner without any entertainment. Crew members were delightful. Pilot took off and landed without ever feeling that it had touched down. Very professional pilot and staff

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Cons: "rip off at boarding. very intellectual airline. we had a piece of luggage for two. total weight 8.2kg. I have been flying with this case for more than 10 years without any problems. aegeian found out that he 1.5! cm is too long. we would have to pay 50 euros. I go to court with this bill"

Cons: "Long delays, sat on the runway for 3 hours and they kept telling us it would just be a 10 minutes longer"

Cons: "There are no Aegean air representatives at baggage claims or when you arrive at your gate to ask questions. I looked in vain to find out something about my luggage and no one was in athens to help"

Cons: "Terrible customer service. Rude and unhelpful. They refused to do a spelling change on my name and forced me to purchase a second ticket. The flight was 25+ minutes late taking off due to lack of organization at passenger check-in. It really is a shame that Agean is pretty much the only option to Istanbul (IST) from Athens."

Cons: "The plane was so small I couldn’t fit my legs in the seating. Very uncomfortable for a 4 hour flight and with an hour delay it was five hours of being a sardine. I’m not an overweight person at all."

Pros: "Wider than average seats and a nice meal."

Cons: "Plane was not near the gate & we had to ride a bus to the plane."

Pros: "Nothing"

Cons: "The flight was delayed for more than 2 hours without having any announcement nor a reps to tell you what was going on or when is the new departure time. The aircraft is very small, old, narrow seats, delay in boarding and unboarding."

Pros: "Crew very helpful and happy to assist Good communication"

Cons: "Late boarding Late gate change Too many people with large carry on bags that wouldn’t fit into storage bins"

Pros: "Cabin crew were excellent. Didn’t try the food because I was very sleepy. The business class cabin was pretty much economy seats with the middle blocked out. But I managed to sleep the entire flight. I have flown Aegean/Olympic on almost all their aircraft and I always look forward to my flight."

Cons: "Being everything economy seats they’re a bit stiff. I knew the flight was delayed but the airport monitors in Budapest didn’t update to indicate it was boarding."

Pros: "crew on the aircraft was polite and with service attitude ."

Cons: "the flight was almost 2 h late without any explanation from the ground crew whats is going on , why is the aircraft late and what would be with the connection flight in Istanbul. while arrived at Istanbul it was total mass : representative of turkish airlines was waiting and focused on a group from Korea or china , helped them and barely answered other passengers who didnt know what is the status of their connection flight , which was not shown on the screen ( to tel aviv for example ). then it turned out that my flight took off 15 min before and i was approached to turkish desk to get voucher for poor meal at 2.30 am in the morning and a new ticket . that was poor compensation for 2 h delay in BUD and delay to substitute flight that took off on 7:45 am , almost 6 h later in istanbul . i was forced to run at the airport like a mad instead of having a rep of the co , explaining the passengers where to go and get their new flight ticket and not run hundred of meters with no address in the terminal area . that experience was so bad i havent been through for 13 years . i arrived TA after 14.5 h of trip for a flight who to take 4 h net including istanbul - TA ."

Cons: "Checking in on line was not available which invited a standby seat for an overbooked flight that was purchased 5 months ago. Probably Will not use or recommend Turkish airlines in the future."

Pros: "Food was excellent. The built in entertainment from movies to games was amazing! It saves you space from having to pack a bunch of electronics."

Cons: "I always enjoy a window seat but the people next to me didn't get up at all! So I was stuck sitting and didn't have a chance to stretch my legs. Not the airlines fault of course. If you put your seat back a little, it just pushes your knees farther forward."

Pros: "The food was good!"

Cons: "I wish there was more legs room - 11 hours it iss long time to stay in one place"

Pros: "My flight from Budapest to Istanbul was delayed by weather and heavy flight traffic in Istanbul. At booking time, I had only a 1 hour layover, which I commonly NEVER schedule. Upon arrival at the IST terminal gate, I exited quickly and was met at the end of the runway by a Turkish Airlines customer service rep, permitting me to transit directly to the transit lounge, rather than sending me back through security yet again. As she looked at my boarding pass for the next flight, she knew who I was and she sent me directly to the proper gate for my next flight. Turkish Airlines, you ROCK! (My bag even made the connection!)"

Pros: "Airplane crew was amazingly friendly and helpful"

Cons: "The customer service in Istanbul airport (for Turkish Airlines) did not speak or understand English at all. She could not give us any helpful information of our flight"

Cons: "small plane, noisy! did not like business class. BUt overall ok"

Cons: "Our flight was delayed from budapest to Istanbul, causing us to miss our connecting flight to San Francisco. The staff was rude and unhelpful in finding a way home, ultimately sending us to New York City for an overnight layover without hotel accommodations. We had to sleep at the airport for a morning flight to San Francisco, causing us to miss work. This was the worst travel experience of my life."

Pros: "Turkish Airlines is a wonderful airline. The service was excellent and the food was delicious and plentiful. They are organized and helpful. On time and smooth flying and landing."

Cons: "Seats are very tight (for those of us who always have to fly economy). Wish there was more legroom."

Pros: "Crew and entertainment were above average."

Cons: "The loading process was very long and delayed the flight. It was also very warm on the flight...uncomfortably so."

Pros: "Nothing, pretty much"

Cons: "I was told my hand luggage needed to go to the cargo, despite it being small enough to be with me. The food was a water bottle and chips. There was more than an hour late to boarding time. The crew were not informative about what was going on. The plane made worrying noises when taking off."

Pros: "The crew on board was helpful, but they can hardly make up for company’s atrocious policies."

Cons: "They made me pay $70 for my carry on luggage - the very same one that I didn’t have to check in on my way to Zurich. The company has obscure luggage policies that could easily qualify as hidden charges. I will do everything I can to avoid flying with Air Serbia in the future."

Pros: "Crew was good, short flight on an older aircraft, everything was fine"

Cons: "Bags got left in Belgrade transferring from Helsinki despite this flight being delayed 30 mins, unsure how that happens..."

Pros: "Ehhhhh I was cool with certain things but nothing to like . The people who work there were nice though."

Cons: "The selection of movies . Very poor . What entertainment?"

Cons: "My booking reference code was delivered too late so I missed the check-in time and therefore missed the flight"

Cons: "The worst airline ever. CUSTOEMR SERVICE IS AN UNKNOWN WORD TO THEM. I WILL NEVER FLY WITH THIS AIRLINE AGAIN AND YOU SHOULD REMOVE THEM FROM YORU PROPOSALS."

Pros: "Crew was very polite and helpful, seat pitch was acceptable for my height (1.92 cm)"

Cons: "I know this was a short flight but one tiny bag of pretzels is just not acceptable!"

Cons: "they charged me for baggage when it was supposed to be included"

Pros: "Air Serbia did the best they could to keep passengers comfortable and send all of us to hotel during the day w food and comfortable accommodation"

Pros: "Quick and short flight. Plane was clean and comfortable"

Cons: "The way they nickel and dime their customers. Their baggage fees are ridiculous! Paid $224 for round trip ticket.... paid about $132 round trip for my luggage!!! Will never fly with them again."

Pros: "On time"

Cons: "We got sanatizer when boarding which was so small like a stamp, useless"

Pros: "The crew was very professional and I cannot complain about that."

Cons: "Budapest airport has tricky terminal for the Wizzair planes. You have to go outside the main terminal to get to the Wizz terminals and then you have to go outside again to get to the plane. It was really weird but I understand that as it is a low budget flight provider. The thing that made me really upset was that we all (passengers) left the terminal to get to the plane and we had to wait outside till we could start entering the plane. I really don’t understand why someone made us to wait outside while it’s freezing cold when the doors are not open or plane is not ready. That was unreasonable and ruined my trip."

Cons: "Gate announcement was only a few minutes before cut off!!"

Pros: "Nothing. Horrible experience overall, but what you pay is what you get."

Cons: "Pretty much everything..."

Pros: "I was at the gate. Before the door to enter the airplane. The Hungarian crew wasn’t telling me that they are closing the gate or going to close it. They completely ignore me and let me stand there and at the end I see the door close in front of me, 2 meter from me and they told me I mised flight."

Cons: "I lost my money and I had to buy new flight with other company. Wizzair crew at budapest was very rude and didn’t take responsibility for the mistake they did. They could just say they are closing the door but nobody did. 2 meters from me and after I passed all security they ignored me completely."

Cons: "Not accusing the customer of not having a priority booking when they do, not having an hour long wait, and not accusing the customer of having a bag too big when it wasn’t."

Cons: "Application instruction on baggage hande king and que to boarding."

Pros: "On time departure"

Cons: "We arrived at the airport 2.5 hours earlier than departure as suggested. They opened check in for Naples on the boards but the agents would not let anyone for Naples check in/bag drop. Once allowed it was chaos in the line. Once we got through security our flight posted as “boarding”. We got there in time but the unnecessary rush was uncomfortable and chaotic."

Pros: "I called flight network and was put on hold for about five minutes, simply to get an answer to the question of the baggage allowance - I didn’t see it anywhere when booking the wiz air ticket. They told me that I was slowed one checked baggage and one cabin baggage that would be charged about €40 if it was over 30 kilos (which it was not). At the airport wizz air said that I had chosen online booking (which I had not) and therefore I had to pay a €30 fee. Also they said I had no checked baggage allowance and was charged an additional €150 !!!!"

Cons: "That I wa given false information that cost me a huge amount of money, And that the booking page does not make it easy to add baggage information."

Cons: "Did not fly. They wanted $100 to check my bag. I flew another airline."

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