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€92 Find cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul (BUD-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Budapest to Istanbul 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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19:35 - 22:55BUD-IST
2h 20mdirect
23:30 - 00:35IST-BUD
2h 05mdirect
€92Wizz Air
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
17:45 - 21:05BUD-IST
2h 20mdirect
23:30 - 00:35IST-BUD
2h 05mdirect
€97Wizz Air
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Sun, 16 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
06:50 - 11:05BUD-IST
2h 15mdirect
11:40 - 11:50IST-BUD
2h 10mdirect
€99Wizz Air
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Mon, 4 Nov - Sat, 9 Nov
15:15 - 15:55BUD-IST
22h 40m1 stop
05:30 - 14:45IST-BUD
11h 15m1 stop
€186Air Serbia
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Tue, 19 Nov - Thu, 21 Nov
08:05 - 04:25BUD-IST
18h 20m1 stop
05:30 - 14:45IST-BUD
11h 15m1 stop
€187Air Serbia
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Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov
16:15 - 02:10BUD-IST
8h 55m1 stop
10:40 - 15:30IST-BUD
5h 50m1 stop
€213Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 13 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
14:25 - 14:55BUD-IST
23h 30m1 stop
15:40 - 13:45IST-BUD
23h 05m1 stop
€239airBaltic
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Thu, 10 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
14:25 - 14:55BUD-IST
23h 30m1 stop
15:40 - 13:45IST-BUD
23h 05m1 stop
€265airBaltic
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Thu, 29 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
09:35 - 20:00BUD-IST
9h 25m1 stop
01:40 - 15:30IST-BUD
14h 50m1 stop
€405Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 6 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
20:30 - 23:40BUD-IST
2h 10mdirect
12:05 - 13:05IST-BUD
2h 00mdirect
€582Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 5 Jul

Flights from Budapest to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, 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 Budapest to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost €91 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is €190 and €187 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Budapest to Istanbul were found on Wizz Air (€92) and Air Serbia (€186). Wizz Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at €97.

Which airlines fly direct between Budapest and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Budapest to Istanbul Airport. They are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Wizz Air, with the best one-way deal found costing €82. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

How many flights are there between Budapest and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Budapest and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 15m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Budapest and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Budapest to Istanbul take?

A direct flight to Istanbul will take on average 2h 10m to travel the 1,636 km flying distance from Budapest.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Budapest at 06:00 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 09:20.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport jets off at 20:30 and lands at 23:40.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€92
Best time to beat the crowds (33% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Istanbul 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 returns 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 Budapest to Istanbul flights

  • What cities are served by Istanbul Airport?

    IST Airport serves several cities, including Faith, Beyoğlu, and Üsküdar. You can get to these cities from IST airport using public transport. You can use Jayride Shuttles or taxis available on demand to Fatih. Furthermore, you can use a taxi or Jayride Shutte, available on request to Beyoğlu. You can also use a taxi or Jayride Shuttle available on demand to Üsküdar.

  • What are some layover cities for flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Several flights have en route layovers from BUD to IST. Some of the common layover cities include Frankfurt (FRA) by Lufthansa, Belgrade (BEG) by Air Serbia, Berlin (BER) by Ryanair and Pegasus, Warsaw (WAW) by LOT, Nurnberg (NUE) by Ryanair and Turkish, Bergamo (BGY) by Ryanair and Pegasus, Vienna (VIE) by Austrian and Pegasus, and London (STN) by Ryanair and Pegasus.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa Airlines allows children aged 5 to 11 to travel from BUD to IST alone for a fee. You must check in with your minor at least 2 hours before departure. You must provide the minor's documents, such as a passport and birth certificate, to prove the minor's age. As the unaccompanied child's escort, you must provide documents such as your valid photo ID, contact phone number, and the receiving adult's details such as name, photo, address, and contact phone number.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services from Budapest to Istanbul?

    People with special needs can access accessible services from BUD to IST if they fly with Air Serbia. The airline offers wheelchair assistance and mobility equipment such as onboard wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and portable oxygen concentrators to those with reduced mobility. They provide alternative access to information for the low-vision and hard-of-hearing passengers by offering them large-print materials, closed captioning for videos, or braille. You must notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport was €105 for a one-way ticket and €100 for a return.

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

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Budapest to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 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 direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • 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 €222 and an overall rating of 7.4, 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 6.8.

  • 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.

  • 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 travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline.

  • 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.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €326 or less round-trip.
  • LOT Airlines offers special meals designed to meet their passengers' specific dietary requirements and preferences traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can access kid-friendly, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free, and lactose-free meals.
  • You can bring a carry-on bag and a personal item when flying from BUD to Ist with Air Serbia. The maximum dimensions allowed are 22 x 15 x 8 inches for your carry-on bag with a weight limit of 18 lb and 17 x 10 x 9 inches for your personal item.
  • Lufthansa Airlines allows you to travel alongside your pet from BUD to IST for a fee. Your pet must be enclosed in a small transport container with a combined weight limit of 17 lb that can fit under the seat. The pet carrier must be comfortable enough for your pet with a maximum allowed dimensions of 22 x 16 x 9 inches.
  • You can experience convenience with your child from BUD to IST if you consider flying with Wizz Air. The airline offers family-friendly services, including priority boarding, free child baggage allowance, and changing tables in their lavatories.
  • You can enjoy a premium travel experience if you consider flying Business- or First-class with Air Serbia from BUD to IST. These passengers enjoy luxury services and amenities, including spacious seats, priority check-ins and pre-boarding, enhanced dining options, and increased baggage allowance.
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Prefer to fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Budapest to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Budapest to Istanbul. 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 Budapest to Istanbul? 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3713 reviews
7.8Crew
7.4Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
7.4Boarding
Airline reviews

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2024IAD - IST
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Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

This aircraft is not up to standard - old Airbus with terrible chairs and entertainment system for business class!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

Wizz is the worst airline in the world, The firm behavior is similar to the Italian mafia, For booking, check in at the desk and not on line that charge 48euro each, the truly that was included in the confirmation is only half way the continuous flight after the connection is not included although ordered together as on flight with one stop,(no direct flight), they asked for another 58euro each, unbelievable behavior of the staff, actually you feel threatened by them, as I said Italian mafia. Last time ever in my life. Keep out of this airline and enjoy your vacation.

Pierwszy raz odbyłam tak pozytywny lot. Uprzejma, świetna załoga. Kapitana lotu W6 1771 z 6.01.2024, pozytywnie zaskoczył wyraźnym kontaktem i ciekawostkami na temat lotu, jak i informacja o zorzy polarnej zachęcając do zobaczenia przez okana. Delikatne perfekcyjne ladowanie WIELKI SZACUN i GRATULACJE dla KAPITANA!!👏👏👏

After the flight. Waiting to long to get off the plane

Very very very…… uncomfortable seats /does nor reclain/ and so little space /this was 5:30 hours flight- and quite expensive no longer low cost airline/ 5:30 hours flight and no water or snacks was offered anly very expensive sales.

Was denied to enter the previous plane so couldnt make it to this one

Got rejected to enter the plane because i took calming pills. Im scared of flying and i always take it since 12 years and it was never a problem with other airlines.

Shambolic boarding with ZERO information on why there was a delay. Don't treat customers like sheep. Crew good. Aircraft new. Late departure with minimal information from flight deck.

The flight was 1.30 hour late because of the Police checking 4 passengers. This was not Ryanair fault but was quite ennoying.

The boarding process was fast Uncomfortable seats ,do not recline.

My fligh was suddenly canceled and no ine approached me The web response was the only one and it was poor and not satisfactory Wizz did not take care for moving me and my family to another flight instead and simply gave us back the flight credits which i cant do nothing with !!

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

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/7Sat
directWizz Air
2h 20mBUD-IST
€97
27/10Sun
1 stopAir Serbia
6h 50mBUD-IST
€100
5/8Mon
directWizz Air
2h 20mBUD-IST
€107
13/6Thu
1 stopAegean Airlines
8h 55mBUD-IST
€115
5/9Thu
1 stopairBaltic
23h 30mBUD-IST
€126
18/7Thu
1 stopAegean Airlines
8h 55mBUD-IST
€148
5/9Thu
2 stopsLufthansa
10h 00mBUD-IST
€310
4/9Wed
2 stops
10h 35mBUD-IST
€404
2/9Mon
2 stops
10h 35mBUD-IST
€496
29/5Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
11h 40mBUD-IST
€662

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Last minute flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Budapest to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/5Wed
directWizz Air
2h 20mBUD-IST
31/5Fri
directWizz Air
2h 05mIST-BUD
€146
29/5Wed
directWizz Air
2h 20mBUD-IST
2/6Sun
directWizz Air
2h 05mIST-BUD
€167
25/5Sat
directWizz Air
2h 20mBUD-IST
25/5Sat
directWizz Air
2h 05mIST-BUD
€284
26/5Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 00mBUD-IST
29/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 30mIST-BUD
€654
25/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 00mBUD-IST
28/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 35mIST-BUD
€698
25/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 00mBUD-IST
26/5Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 45mIST-BUD
€825
25/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 00mBUD-IST
26/5Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 35mIST-BUD
€887
25/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 00mBUD-IST
28/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 35mIST-BUD
€892
29/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
11h 40mBUD-IST
30/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 45mIST-BUD
€896
29/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 20mBUD-IST
30/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 50mIST-BUD
€2,638

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Budapest - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Budapest (BUD)Hungary

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Cabin classes:

€1,986
€1,946
€91

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