€39 Cheap Flights Budapest to Istanbul (BUD-IST)

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Cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul (BUD-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €39 for one-way flights and €73 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wizz Air
Fri, 10 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€73 Return, found 5 days ago
€73
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Wizz Air flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at €73 found 5 days ago
Wizz Air
Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€78 Return, found 1 day ago
€78
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Wizz Air flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at €78 found 1 day ago
Wizz Air
Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€82 Return, found 4 days ago
€82
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Wizz Air flight, departing Fri, 21 Nov from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Sun, 23 Nov, priced at €82 found 4 days ago
Wizz Air
Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€86 Return, found 4 days ago
€86
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Wizz Air flight, departing Thu, 2 Oct from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at €86 found 4 days ago
Wizz Air
Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€88 Return, found 4 days ago
€88
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Wizz Air flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €88 found 4 days ago
Wizz Air
Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€93 Return, just found
€93
Return
just found
Select Wizz Air flight, departing Thu, 9 Oct from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 13 Oct, priced at €93 just found
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€190 Return, just found
€190
Return
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Oct from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 13 Oct, priced at €190 just found
Air Serbia
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€220 Return, found 4 hours ago
€220
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at €220 found 4 hours ago
Air France
Mon, 13 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€228 Return, found 2 days ago
€228
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Tue, 21 Oct, priced at €228 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
€232 Return, found 1 hour ago
€232
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 10 Nov from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at €232 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €65 - €183 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Budapest to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, Air France, Air Serbia, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air
Return price
€72
Distance
1011 km
Average flight time
3 hours 15 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from BUD to IST?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip flight from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport was €73. Cheap fares don't hang around forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to IST?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
Can I fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Airport right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from BUD to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from BUD to Istanbul Airport?
The flight distance from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) (BUD) to IST (IST) is only 1,000 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and grabbing your bags from the carousel in the blink of an eye.
Which airlines fly direct from BUD to IST?
You won't find any airlines flying directly between Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) and IST, so be ready to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover can be a nice way to break up a trip!
Are BUD to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to IST can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to score a bargain, but then again, you could miss out altogether! If you'd rather play it safe and start your trip planning early, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines advertise their prices so far in advance. Our advice? Check back often as updates are made regularly.

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