Cheap flight from Istanbul to Budapest from $38

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Budapest with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Turkish Airlines AJet Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest (BUD) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest (BUD).

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Budapest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Budapest?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 38 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Budapest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1037 (19:22)

• When are flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest (BUD) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Budapest is October, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Budapest on November 20, 2025 with Wizz Air, with prices starting at $31.

• Which airports can I fly to for Budapest from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with Istanbul Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (IST-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and Budapest?

  The time difference between Budapest and Istanbul is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Budapest?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.