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ISTBUDTue, 29 Sep
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Lowest fareTRY6,814PEGASUS AIRLINES
Fastest1h 55mgate to gate
Options found98flights on this route
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Istanbul to Budapest flights
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Klm Royal Dutch
KL-3101
08:50
2026-09-29
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
8H :40 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 3h 05m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
16:30
2026-09-29
Budapest (BUD)Ferihegy
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 15,154
Flight DetailsSAW to BUD - 8H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 8 KG
TRY 15,812
Flight DetailsSAW to BUD - 8H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 8 KG
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-1301
17:50
2026-09-29
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
15H :55 M
1 Stop
FRA
· 11h 10m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
08:45
2026-09-30
Budapest (BUD)Ferihegy
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 15,476
Flight DetailsIST to BUD - 15H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Tarom
RO-9164
06:55
2026-09-29
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
11H :55 M
1 Stop
OTP
· 8h 50m Bucharest (OTP), Romania
17:50
2026-09-29
Budapest (BUD)Ferihegy
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 15,759
Flight DetailsIST to BUD - 11H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Istanbul to Budapest fare highlights
Selected flight highlights for 29 Sep 2026.
Lowest fareTRY 6,814PEGASUS AIRLINES11:45
Earliest departureTRY 32,662Egyptair01:55
Shortest durationTRY 10,393Turkish Airlines07:10
Night
00:00-05:59
TRY 11,570Lufthansa at 03:45Morning
06:00-11:59
TRY 6,814PEGASUS AIRLINES at 11:45Afternoon
12:00-17:59
TRY 9,797Klm Royal Dutch at 17:20Evening
18:00-23:59
TRY 10,393Turkish Airlines at 18:40
Istanbul to Budapest route details
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Budapest (BUD)
Ferihegy
Hungary
GMT 1
Latitude: 47.42976
Longitude: 19.261093
Distance: Istanbul (IST), Turkey to Budapest (BUD), Hungary - 1,017.36 km
Flights shown for 29 Sep 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Connecting flight₹19,207Longer — includes a stop94 options
Air distance is about 1,017 km. 17 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Istanbul to Budapest
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LO
Lot-Polish Istanbul to Budapest flights
from TRY 15,92722 flights
Fares from
TRY 15,927
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
22 — compare timings in the list above
LU
Lufthansa Istanbul to Budapest flights
from TRY 11,57018 flights
Fares from
TRY 11,570
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
18 — compare timings in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Istanbul to Budapest flights
from TRY 9,79714 flights
Fares from
TRY 9,797
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
14 — compare timings in the list above
QA
Qatar Airways Istanbul to Budapest flights
from TRY 43,9299 flights
Fares from
TRY 43,929
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 — compare timings in the list above
TA
Tarom Istanbul to Budapest flights
from TRY 10,0006 flights
Fares from
TRY 10,000
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 — compare timings in the list above
Istanbul to Budapest flight details
Lowest fare
TRY6,814 · Tue, 29 Sep
Fastest flight duration
1h 55m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
01:55 · Egyptair
Last departure of the day
23:30 · Emirates Airlines
Options in this snapshot
98
Direct / non-stop options
4
Popular airlines on this route
Lot-Polish, Lufthansa, Klm Royal Dutch, Qatar Airways, Tarom
Airport codes
Istanbul–IST, Budapest–BUD
Fares and timings are indicative — the exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Istanbul to Budapest flight schedule, timing and fares
Istanbul to Budapest flight schedule and timing
Around 98 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 4 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 01:55 and the last around 23:30. The fastest flight takes about 1h 55m.
Morning vs evening Istanbul–Budapest fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from TRY 6,814, Afternoon from TRY 9,797, Evening from TRY 10,393, Night from TRY 11,570. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to Budapest?
The cheapest fare we are showing right now is TRY6,814, on a Tuesday departure. Airfares change through the day, so search your dates for the exact price.
Should I book one-way or round-trip for Istanbul to Budapest?
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Which airlines should I consider for Istanbul to Budapest?
Lot-Polish (22 flights, from TRY 15,927), Lufthansa (18 flights, from TRY 11,570), Klm Royal Dutch (14 flights, from TRY 9,797), Qatar Airways (9 flights, from TRY 43,929), Tarom (6 flights, from TRY 10,000). Compare fare type, baggage and refundability — the cheapest airline is not always the best value for your dates.
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Frequently asked questions - Istanbul to Budapest flights
Is it worth booking Istanbul to Budapest flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Istanbul to Budapest, Tuesday shows the lowest fare at TRY 6,814. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Istanbul from Budapest by air?
The direct air distance between Istanbul (IST) and Budapest (BUD) is about 1,017 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from IST to BUD?
Yes. 4 non-stop flights are showing on Istanbul to Budapest for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Istanbul to Budapest?
Lot-Polish, Lufthansa, Klm Royal Dutch, Qatar Airways and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Budapest?
The quickest non-stop Istanbul to Budapest flight currently loaded takes about 1h 55m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 55m to 2h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Istanbul to Budapest flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 20 KG, 1 Pieces and 23 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Istanbul to Budapest flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Istanbul to Budapest for the dates currently loaded is TRY 6,814. Fares on the same dates run up to TRY 73,488, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Istanbul to Budapest flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 01:55 and the last is around 23:30, local time at Istanbul. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Where these fares come from
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Istanbul to Budapest - what to expect when booking
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Approx route distance: 1,017.36 km.
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Lowest Istanbul to Budapest airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
TRY 6,814
29/09/2026
PEGASUS AIRLINES
11:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
TRY 6,678
11/10/2026
PEGASUS AIRLINES
11:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
TRY 6,473
10/12/2026
PEGASUS AIRLINES
11:45
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Istanbul to Budapest Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Istanbul and Budapest is approximately 1,017 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :55 M up to 43H :05 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Istanbul to Budapest Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 98 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Istanbul at 01:55, while the last night flight leaves at 23:30. Flights depart from Ataturk and land at Ferihegy.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Istanbul to Budapest
Aerial Distance
1,017 KM
Flight Duration
1H :55 M - 43H :05 M
Airport Codes
Istanbul - IST, Budapest - BUD
Total Flights Available
98 flights (4 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 01:55
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
27 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
14 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
18 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
29 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
10 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
BUD: Budapest airport. Airport access in Budapest depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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