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€42 Find Cheap Flights from Budapest to Istanbul

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul

Wed, 24 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Wizz Air Logo
18:40 - 21:55BUD-IST
2h 15mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
09:10 - 10:15IST-BUD
2h 05mdirect
€83Wizz Air
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Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 3 Oct
Wizz Air Logo
18:40 - 21:55BUD-IST
2h 15mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
09:10 - 10:15IST-BUD
2h 05mdirect
€86Wizz Air
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
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15:15 - 14:55BUD-IST
22h 40m1 stop
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09:10 - 10:15IST-BUD
2h 05mdirect
€157
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Wed, 2 Jul - Wed, 2 Jul
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06:15 - 13:40BUD-IST
6h 25m1 stop
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22:35 - 23:40IST-BUD
2h 05mdirect
€170
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Sun, 26 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
21:50 - 15:55BUD-IST
16h 05m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
16:40 - 21:20IST-BUD
6h 40m1 stop
€212Air Serbia
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
Air Serbia Logo
15:15 - 14:55BUD-IST
22h 40m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:40 - 19:10IST-BUD
4h 30m1 stop
€219Air Serbia
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Fri, 12 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:55 - 17:10BUD-IST
2h 15mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:00IST-BUD
2h 00mdirect
€240Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:55 - 12:15BUD-IST
2h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:00IST-BUD
2h 00mdirect
€241Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
LOT Logo
09:45 - 13:55BUD-IST
27h 10m1 stop
LOT Logo
07:50 - 19:40IST-BUD
13h 50m1 stop
€258LOT
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Fri, 24 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
LOT Logo
17:35 - 13:05BUD-IST
18h 30m1 stop
LOT Logo
18:30 - 09:05IST-BUD
16h 35m1 stop
€266LOT
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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.

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 February, where tickets cost €87 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €154 and €154 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMarch
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight€42
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport was €48 for a one-way ticket and €96 for a return.

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

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

  • 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?

    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 €308 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 €102 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 €543 or less one-way and €662 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct 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

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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3848 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.3Food
7.7Crew
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for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

2.0 MediocreBobo, Jun 2025SJJ - IST
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for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

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.

All in all is not bad, but the boarding by walking outside in the airport airplanes area in the wind and rain to go up the stairs to board the plane that’s too much inconvenient. Hopefully that will change and we use the normal gates at the airport to board the plane! Thank you!

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

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

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