฿5,175 Cheap Flights from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿5,175 for one-way flights and ฿6,835 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿6,835 Return, found 5 days ago
฿6,835
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at ฿6,835 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿9,385 Return, found 1 day ago
฿9,385
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at ฿9,385 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿10,300 Return, found 6 days ago
฿10,300
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Dec from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Fri, 2 Jan, priced at ฿10,300 found 6 days ago
KLM
Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿10,720 Return, found 5 days ago
฿10,720
Return
found 5 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at ฿10,720 found 5 days ago
KLM
Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿10,880 Return, found 5 days ago
฿10,880
Return
found 5 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at ฿10,880 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿11,185 Return, found 5 days ago
฿11,185
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at ฿11,185 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿11,550 Return, found 6 days ago
฿11,550
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Dec from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Fri, 2 Jan, priced at ฿11,550 found 6 days ago
Lufthansa
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿13,630 Return, found 1 day ago
฿13,630
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at ฿13,630 found 1 day ago
Air Baltic
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿15,090 Return, found 1 day ago
฿15,090
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Baltic flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at ฿15,090 found 1 day ago
Aegean
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
BUD
Budapest
IST
Istanbul
฿16,455 Return, found 1 day ago
฿16,455
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Thu, 9 Apr from Budapest to Istanbul, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at ฿16,455 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿2,476 - ฿5,965 per traveller.
Flight from Budapest to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines
Return price
฿6,835
Distance
1011 km
Average flight time
3 hours 15 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from BUD to IST?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip flight from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport was ฿6,835. Cheap fares don't hang around forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to IST?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
Can I fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Airport right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from BUD to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from BUD to Istanbul Airport?
The flight distance from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) (BUD) to IST (IST) is only 1,000 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and grabbing your bags from the carousel in the blink of an eye.
Which airlines fly direct from BUD to IST?
You won't find any airlines flying directly between Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) and IST, so be ready to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover can be a nice way to break up a trip!
Are BUD to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) to IST can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to score a bargain, but then again, you could miss out altogether! If you'd rather play it safe and start your trip planning early, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines advertise their prices so far in advance. Our advice? Check back often as updates are made regularly.
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