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Quick Flight Summary from Budapest to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$111
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Thursday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$159

Cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

AJet

AJet
8 Oct, Thu
Budapest – Istanbul
2h
Non-stop
BUD–SAW

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
30 Oct, Fri
Budapest – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
BUD–IST

Last update: 06 October 2026 22:51

Direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Pegasus

Estimated Prices for Budapest to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day15 October Thursday
Best Price
A$106
Average Price
A$214
A$734
A$106
A$275
06Tue
Oct
A$195
07Wed
A$108
08Thu
A$108
09Fri
A$201
10Sat
A$193
11Sun
A$127
12Mon
A$118
13Tue
A$114
14Wed
A$106
15Thu
A$131
16Fri
A$316
17Sat
A$165
18Sun
A$186
19Mon
A$176
20Tue
A$336
21Wed
A$412
22Thu
A$412
23Fri
A$460
24Sat
A$272
25Sun
A$147
26Mon
A$201
27Tue
A$114
28Wed
A$106
29Thu
A$147
30Fri
A$133
31Sat
A$734
01Sun
Nov
A$182
02Mon
A$118
03Tue
A$118
04Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Budapest City Center

Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport

To reach Liszt Ferenc Airport from the city center, you can either take a taxi, train or metro or rent a car.

Taxi

The fastest option you can use to get to Liszt Ferenc Airport from the city center is to take a taxi. You can go to the airport in a short time by taxi which you can find every day of the week and every hour of the day from many points of the city.

Train

Trains are one of the economical means of transportation to arrive the airport from the city center. You can easily get to the airport with the trains you can take from the train station in the city center. You can reach your plane if you get off the train at the station which is very close to the airport's Terminal 2 building.

Metro

Using the metro, one of the underground transport options, may be an economical choice for you. You can travel between the city and the airport from 4 am to 11 am with the metro you can get from the city center station.

Car Rental

Another transportation option you might prefer is car rental. To go to Liszt Ferenc Airport you can rent cars from the car rental offices in the city center. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Information

Liszt Ferenc Airport located in Budapest, Hungary's capital city, serves both domestic and international flights. The airport, which is the largest of the four airports of the country, is 22 kilometers from the city center. Internet service, meeting and conference rooms, smoking room, mobile rental desk, terrace, lounge, exchange offices can be found at the airport which is equipped with the latest technology.

Besides these, you can shop at the stores like Watch Corner, Budapest & Music, Freywille, Gift Point, Gratie Beauty Salon, Guess-Calvin Klein, Rock Shop, Heinemann Duty Free, Herend, Hugo Boss, Hungaricum Wine & Fine Food, Jose Eber Hairstyling Salon , Longchamp, Michal Negrin, Memories of Hungary, Playersroom, Relay, Spar, Swarovski and Vodafone.

Among the places where you can eat are Bar Wings, Burger King, Caffe Rizatta, Camden Food Co, Costa Coffee, Dr Juice, Food for Flight Kiosk, Flocafe, Gundel, Hippopotamus, KFC, Kouzina, Leroy, Negroni, Ne'o, Panopolis, Seasons, The Terrace, Upper Crust and Yum Cha.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
6 Oct
Cloudy
19°14°
Wednesday
7 Oct
Cloudy
20°13°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
21°11°
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
24°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Cloudy
26°15°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Budapest-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Budapest-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Budapest-Istanbul flights, you can use Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Budapest-Istanbul is 1053 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Budapest-Istanbul flights is Wednesday.
Pegasus organizes direct flights between Budapest-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Wizz Air starts from approximately A$63.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Wizz Air
A$63
1 piece X 10 kg handbag (40x30x20 cm cm)
Pegasus
A$114
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
AJet
A$106
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Air Serbia
A$201
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
A$185
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 06.10.2026

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