Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) take about 1h 46m (1,016 km). Wizz Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $41 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Budapest to Istanbul
Carriers on BUD–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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Budapest to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $40 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $7331 Oct 2026 · Wizz Air | — |
| Nov 2026 | $4717 Nov 2026 · Wizz Air | — |
| Dec 2026 | $412 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air | — |
| Jan 2027 | $4029 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
| Feb 2027 | $447 Feb 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
| Mar 2027 | $462 Mar 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
| Apr 2027 | $4620 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
| May 2027 | $5520 May 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
| Jun 2027 | $594 Jun 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
| Jul 2027 | $831 Jul 2027 | — |
| Aug 2027 | $4828 Aug 2027 · Wizz Air | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $40 in January 2027, against $47 for November 2026.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Budapest to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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