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Cheapest return fare
€112
Typical prices: €96-€148
Wizz Air
Sun 6/9Sun 13/9
BUD - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
€69
Typical prices: €57-€124
Wizz Air
Tue 18/8
BUD - IST • Direct
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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

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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05:30 - 08:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
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09:25 - 10:25IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€112Wizz Air
Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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20:00 - 23:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
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09:25 - 10:25IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€116Wizz Air
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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05:30 - 08:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
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09:25 - 10:25IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€120Wizz Air
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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15:35 - 17:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
25h 05m2 stops Chișinău Intl Bucharest Otopeni Intl
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09:25 - 10:25IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€124Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 Jan - Tue, 5 Jan
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18:15 - 22:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
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23:10 - 23:15IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 05mdirect
€125Wizz Air
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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20:00 - 23:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
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23:15 - 08:30IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
10h 15m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
€125Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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15:15 - 15:00BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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09:25 - 10:25IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€133Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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20:35 - 23:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 05mdirect
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18:40 - 19:40IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€200Turkish Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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20:35 - 23:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 05mdirect
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18:40 - 19:40IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 00mdirect
€201Turkish Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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09:00 - 12:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
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12:20 - 13:15IST  Istanbul-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 55mdirect
€217Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Budapest usually cost between €131 and €251 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €112 on Wizz Air (6 Sept–13 Sept).

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 September, where tickets cost €113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €176 and €170 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

€69
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower 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 is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport was €69 for a one-way ticket and €112 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: Lufthansa, ANA, flydubai, Emirates, Scoot, American Airlines, 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 €164 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 €98 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • 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 €875 or less one-way and €836 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4478 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
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My flight was diverted to a different airport, not my intended destination. My initial flight was scheduled to Chicago Airport, but they changed it to Washington with just under 8 hours before my departure. As a result, I had to pay an additional $700 to book a new flight to my final destination. I tried contacting Kayak, but they were unable to assist me, even after purchasing travel insurance.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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My flight was diverted to a different airport, not my intended destination. My initial flight was scheduled to Chicago Airport, but they changed it to Washington with just under 8 hours before my departure. As a result, I had to pay an additional $700 to book a new flight to my final destination. I tried contacting Kayak, but they were unable to assist me, even after purchasing travel insurance.

late arrival on a TK flight meant I missed my next TA flight. Had to wait a day to get a flight and they would not reschedule me all the way back to Denver. I had to buy a last-minute ticket from Washington Dulles to Denver on top of paying over $6000 for a business class ticket. I don't think I would ever fly Turkish Air again.

It was great. Left the gate left and my television didn’t work but it was great otherwise.

Didn't like the Boeing 787-9 Business Class. I had requested seats A & B for me and my husband, they changed to A & D, separated by the aisle. For the 12 hours duration of the flight we couldn't even see each other! Same for the return flight, a passenger was kind and switched seats, we ended up sitting in the middle 2 seats, still an issue to communicate with a barrier in the middle..

Most of my flights were late; limited notification by Airline representatives, poor entertainment system. Dirty cabins.

Was disappointed because we had paid extra to choose our seats 3 weeks before the trip and only 2 days before departure I get an email that our seats from beyrout to Istanbul were bumped from row 15 to 25 without any good explanation. Someone else took our seats . What’s the point of paying extra to reserve our seats if they are going to do that. That was not right or ethical.

Liked the presentation and the seats. Did not care for the crew, they were efficient but not friendly and did not check if we needed anything

They kept some of my electronics and would not return them. I’m out an extra $200. I called, emailed but no one helped. My layover coming back to LA was too short. The flight attendants were kind and very helpful but overall the staff in the airport treated me and my friends like commodities. I’m sorry to say but never flying Turkish again. I was promised a free room during my first layover of 19 hours. I had to sleep on the floor of the rest areas. Good was expensive and not nutritious at all. There need to be better customer service and better communication.

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

Everything was streamlined. Timely take off. Early landing. Great flight

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.

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!!!!

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!

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.

The plane was 5 1/2 hours late. Scheduled for 19.50 take off - Actual take off 01.30am

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

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