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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $217. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Budapest.$155 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.

Budapest.$156 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

Budapest.$156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

Budapest.$156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

Budapest.$157 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Budapest.$158 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Budapest.$158 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Budapest.$161 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.

Budapest.$163 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Budapest.$163 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Budapest.$163 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Budapest.$163 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Budapest.$163 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Budapest.$165 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Budapest.$165 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Budapest.$165 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Budapest

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Istanbul to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

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Istanbul to Budapest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$155
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	2 hrs
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	129

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Budapest is $155. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Budapest?

2 hours is the average flight time from Istanbul to Budapest.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Budapest?

Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Budapest.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Budapest?

As of June 2026, there are 129 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Budapest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Budapest is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport on Saturday, 21 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Budapest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Budapest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Budapest with?

Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Budapest is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 28 weekly Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport flights. The 00:55 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest flight available. Wizz Air operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IST to BUD flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between IST and BUD:
- Athens International Airport
- Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near IST. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)

Reserve a hotel near BUD if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion to explore Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Budapest Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)

June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Budapest in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to go to Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IST to BUD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Hungary

Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.