How to get from Ankara to Budapest
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h 30m, from €42.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €31, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Budapest prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Ankara to Budapest: flight, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Ankara to Budapest, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €42 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Budapest
DepartureAnkaraWho runs Ankara to Budapest
On this route you travel with Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Budapest?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Ankara?+−
About 1393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Budapest cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €191. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Budapest?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 30m.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Budapest?+−
About 2h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Budapest?+−
Ankara is ESB and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written ESB to BUD.
Which operators run Ankara to Budapest?+−
On this route you travel with Wizz Air.
Can you get from Ankara to Budapest without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 33h 01m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Budapest?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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