BUD - IST

€50 Find Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Budapest to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Budapest to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
€89
Typical prices: €73-€116
Wizz Air
Wed 21/1Thu 22/1
BUD - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
€50
Typical prices: €42-€92
Wizz Air
Sat 16/5
BUD - IST • Direct
When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul (BUD-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul

Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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05:15 - 09:30
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IST
2h 15mdirect
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10:10 - 10:15
IST
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BUD
2h 05mdirect
€89Wizz Air
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
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05:15 - 09:30
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
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10:10 - 10:15
IST
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BUD
2h 05mdirect
€98Wizz Air
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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05:15 - 09:30
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
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09:25 - 10:25
IST
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BUD
2h 00mdirect
€109Wizz Air
Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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05:15 - 09:30
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
10:10 - 10:15
IST
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BUD
2h 05mdirect
€116Wizz Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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06:10 - 20:05
BUD
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IST
11h 55m1 stop
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23:00 - 11:25
IST
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BUD
14h 25m1 stop
€150Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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05:15 - 09:30
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
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22:00 - 07:55
IST
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BUD
11h 55m1 stop
€151Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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05:15 - 09:30
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
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15:45 - 18:15
IST
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BUD
3h 30m1 stop
€152Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
Wizz Air Logo
05:30 - 08:45
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
09:25 - 10:25
IST
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BUD
2h 00mdirect
€157Wizz Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:15 - 09:30
BUD
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IST
2h 15mdirect
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19:10 - 19:10
IST
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BUD
2h 00mdirect
€167Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
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11:25 - 16:50
BUD
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IST
3h 25m1 stop
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16:40 - 14:45
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BUD
24h 05m1 stop
€169Air Serbia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Budapest to Istanbul flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

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

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 round-trip 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 €85 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €163 and €161 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight€50
Best time to beat the crowds (31% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% 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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FAQs for booking Budapest to Istanbul flights

  • 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 €50 for a one-way ticket and €89 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Budapest to Istanbul flight route: flydubai, Lufthansa, ANA, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

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

  • 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 €166 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 €99 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.

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 €138 or less one-way and €558 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul?

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

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4106 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

The crew was not professional enough for that time. Multimedia connection had a problem frequently

8.0 ExcellentMustafa, Dec 2025
DNZ - IST
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The crew was not professional enough for that time. Multimedia connection had a problem frequently

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

I already checked in online and provided with a window seat by default which was OK with me. When I printed the pass at the airport, I found that the seat number was different (aisle but in same row). By that time, all window seats were taken up, I am surprised that TK can unilaterally change seats after completed online checkin.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

I had ordered gluten free vegetarian but I got chicken instead. I wasn’t able to eat the meal. It’s hard not having food to eat when it’s an international flight. I don’t want to complain but when it’s a 14 hours flight. It would be nice to have something to eat.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Typical wizzair flight, nothing special , but as there were flight in the evening we got sandwiches with 50% discount. Terminal wizzair is using is awful. Separate from normal airport, no duty free and only one cafe. Also was late for more than 2 hours but we didn’t got any food or water vouchers.

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.

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