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Cheapest round-trip
$94
Typical prices: $82-$116
Wizz Air
Sat 12/13Fri 1/9
IST - BUD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$45
Typical prices: $42-$98
Wizz Air
Sat 12/13
IST - BUD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Budapest (IST-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Budapest 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 Istanbul to Budapest

Sat, Dec 13 - Fri, Jan 9
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10:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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5:55 pm - 10:10 pmBUD-IST
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$94Wizz Air
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 12
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10:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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5:15 am - 9:30 amBUD-IST
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Jan 14
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10:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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5:15 am - 9:30 amBUD-IST
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$96Wizz Air
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 13
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10:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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6:00 am - 9:05 pmBUD-IST
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$97Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
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10:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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6:00 am - 9:05 pmBUD-IST
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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Sun, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 27
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 27
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Budapest flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest departing in December.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to Budapest, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Budapest, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest, 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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest is February, where tickets cost $83 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $162 and $143 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest, 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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Budapest

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Budapest

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

  • What services does LOT Airlines offer for passengers in business class on flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

    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.

  • What seat selection options are available on Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

    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.

  • What services does Pegasus Airlines offer for people with reduced mobility on flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

    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.

  • Can I cancel my booking for flights from Istanbul to Budapest with TAROM?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest was $45 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to Budapest, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Budapest are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $286 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 $126 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Istanbul to Budapest.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Budapest?

    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 Budapest with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and BUD 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 Istanbul to Budapest?

    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 Budapest from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Budapest

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $57 or less one-way and $96 or less round-trip.
  • Pet owners traveling from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest (BUD) can consider booking a flight with AnadoluJet. The airline allows small cats, dogs, and birds to travel in the cabin of the aircraft with their owners. It is important to reserve space for your pet in advance, as AnadoluJet limits the number of pets allowed on each flight.
  • Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is located about 10 miles southeast of Budapest. The airport also serves several nearby cities and towns including Vecsés, Gyál, Monor, Dunaharaszti, Szentendre, and Gödöllő.
  • Wizz Air offers flights from Istanbul to Budapest and has young fleets with an average age of 5 years, and aims to continue investing in new technologies and fuel-efficient planes. The airline has also partnered with several organizations to support the development of SAF, which has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions from aviation.
  • Connecting flights from Istanbul to Budapest typically have layovers in different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some of these layovers include Belgrade (BEG), Bucharest (OTP), Bari (BRI), Warsaw (WAW), Bergamo (BEY), and Frankfurt (FRA).
  • Air Serbia gives families with children priority for seat selection on flights from Istanbul to Budapest to ensure that they can sit together. The airline also provides a dedicated entertainment system with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games to keep children entertained onboard.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Budapest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
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Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Istanbul to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Budapest. 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 4069 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025IST - KGL
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My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

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.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

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.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

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