How to get from Budapest to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h 15m, from €37.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1062 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 €33, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on August 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Budapest to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Istanbul Airportflight
Wizz Air·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Budapest to Istanbul: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Budapest to Istanbul works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Budapest to Istanbul, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €37 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureBudapestWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 25h 55mfrom €77Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Budapest to Istanbul
On this route you travel with Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Budapest to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Budapest?+−
About 1062 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €37. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
About 2h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Istanbul?+−
Budapest is BUD and Istanbul is IST, so this route is usually written BUD to IST.
Which operators run Budapest to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with Wizz Air.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul?+−
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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