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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

Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Nov 30
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9:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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6:25 pm - 10:40 pmBUD-IST
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$69Wizz Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Sep 25
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10:35 pm - 11:40 pmIST-BUD
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6:40 pm - 9:55 pmBUD-IST
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$71Wizz Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
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9:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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6:40 pm - 9:55 pmBUD-IST
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$75Wizz Air
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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10:35 pm - 11:40 pmIST-BUD
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6:40 pm - 9:55 pmBUD-IST
2h 15mnonstop
$79Wizz Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
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10:35 pm - 11:40 pmIST-BUD
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6:40 pm - 9:55 pmBUD-IST
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$80Wizz Air
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
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9:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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5:15 am - 8:30 amBUD-IST
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$81Wizz Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
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9:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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5:15 am - 8:30 amBUD-IST
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$82Wizz Air
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 15
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9:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
2h 05mnonstop
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5:15 am - 8:30 amBUD-IST
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$83Wizz Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Nov 30
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9:10 am - 10:15 amIST-BUD
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Budapest

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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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?

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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Budapest, Tuesday 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 $82 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $161 and $142 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$32
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 33% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $32 for a one-way ticket and $69 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?

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

  • 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 $266 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 $113 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 $80 or less one-way and $123 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3940 reviews
7.7Crew
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.4Entertainment
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We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

2.0 MediocreSaadet, Aug 2025IST - ORD
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We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

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

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

After adding baggage costs, and considering the necessity to re-checkin at each stop, and the €50 I was tricked out of for the ridiculous 3 hour min check in, I’ll never fly this very hungry Hungarian airline again!

This airline is routinely voted the worse airline in Europe for good reason. If you have an option, just avoid them.

Everything was great until it came time to pick up our luggage. We arrived in orly airport terminal 1, our luggage arrived in terminal 2. No signs to tell us, we waited for almost an hour before someone figured it out.

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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

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