BUD → IST
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
One way from 37 €, and about 54 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 37 €Fri 15 Jan
- Usual price
- 54 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Januaryfrom 37 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines, Ajet and Wizz Air
- Flight time
- 2 hdirect
- Distance
- 1 017 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Budapest to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 70 € | Tue 27 Oct | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search |
| November 2026 | 41 € | Wed 11 Nov | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 38 € | Sun 13 Dec | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 37 € | Fri 15 Jan | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 40 € | Thu 4 Feb | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 41 € | Sat 6 Mar | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 44 € | Thu 1 Apr | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| May 2027 | 50 € | Mon 10 May | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 52 € | Fri 4 Jun | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 86 € | Fri 9 Jul | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| August 2027 | 41 € | Thu 12 Aug | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Monday is usually the cheapest, at about 50 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Wizz Air
- Ajet
- Pegasus Airlines
- Tarom
- Air Serbia
- Wizz Air Malta
Direct: Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Wizz Air
The way back
From Istanbul to Budapest, one way from 38 €. The cheapest month is December.
Flights from Istanbul to BudapestA round trip from 75 €
In January: there from 37 €, back from 38 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Budapest to Istanbul?
One way from 37 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 54 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Budapest to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is January, from 37 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Monday.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Wizz Air: from 38 €, in about 2 h.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?
About 2 h direct.
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Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 19 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.