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Flights from Istanbul to Budapest
One way from 38 €, and about 57 € 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
- 38 €Tue 15 Dec
- Usual price
- 57 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Decemberfrom 38 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines, Turkish 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 Istanbul to Budapest, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 62 € | Wed 21 Oct | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 40 € | Wed 25 Nov | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 38 € | Tue 15 Dec | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 38 € | Sat 16 Jan | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 38 € | Wed 17 Feb | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 40 € | Tue 2 Mar | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 40 € | Fri 9 Apr | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| May 2027 | 50 € | Wed 5 May | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 40 € | Wed 2 Jun | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 39 € | Mon 12 Jul | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| August 2027 | 48 € | Mon 2 Aug | Wizz Air | direct | Search |
| September 2027 | 62 € | Sat 18 Sep | 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
- Turkish Airlines
- Tarom
- Fly One
Direct: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet and Wizz Air
The way back
From Budapest to Istanbul, one way from 37 €. The cheapest month is January.
Flights from Budapest to IstanbulA round trip from 75 €
In January: there from 38 €, back from 37 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Budapest?
One way from 38 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 57 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Budapest?
The cheapest month is December, from 38 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Monday.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet and Wizz Air: from 38 €, in about 2 h.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Budapest?
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.