$46 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Budapest - Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 2:23 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:58 am.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest takes 2h 03m, 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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest range from $96 to $182, with an average of $132 over the past 12 months. Anything below $96 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $132 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $132 round-trip and layover options via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) at $128.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest 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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $112 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $168, a difference of $56.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Wizz Air

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 39m, compared with 14h 51m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 19h 44m via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Budapest is 2 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; 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.

LOT Airlines offers a range of services and amenities to its passengers traveling in business class on flights from Istanbul to Budapest. Business class passengers have access to a dedicated check-in counter and priority boarding and passengers are offered a choice of meals from the airline's menu, which includes a range of Polish and international dishes. Passengers can also choose from a selection of fine wines and drinks.

Turkish Airlines provides free standard seat selection to all passengers during online check-in for flights from Istanbul to Budapest. Passengers can also select their preferred seats in advance by paying an additional fee. Turkish Airlines also offers extra legroom seats and passengers can pick these seats by paying an additional fee. These seats are usually located near the emergency exits.

Pegasus Airlines offers wheelchair assistance throughout the airport, including check-in, security, and boarding. Passengers who require wheelchair assistance for flights from Istanbul to Budapest should inform the airline at the time of booking or at least 48 hours prior to travel.

TAROM allows passengers to cancel their bookings on flights from Istanbul to Budapest. However, it is important to note that cancellation fees may apply depending on the fare rules of the ticket purchased. The amount of the refund, if any, will depend on the type of ticket purchased and the fare rules that apply to that ticket.