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$41+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — IST
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$85
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$41
(OneTravel)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$107

Good round-trip deal

$511 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-Istanbul flight deals.
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From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/128:00 pmBUD - IST
Nonstop2h 15mWizz Air
Fri 2/1412:55 amIST - BUD
Nonstop2h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 2/5$84
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/36:00 amBUD - IST
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/79:55 amIST - BUD
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$110
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:15 amBUD - IST
Nonstop2h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/1312:45 pmIST - BUD
Nonstop2h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5$177
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/273:15 pmBUD - IST
1 stop22h 40mAir Serbia
Mon 3/35:20 amIST - BUD
1 stop11h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 2/5$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/218:20 pmBUD - IST
1 stop26h 20mLOT
Tue 2/257:50 amIST - BUD
1 stop27h 15mLOT
Deal found 2/5$223
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:05 amBUD - IST
2 stops12h 40mLufthansa
Sat 3/226:55 pmIST - BUD
1 stop6h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5$261
This TAROM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAROM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/159:15 amBUD - IST
1 stop12h 10mTAROM
Mon 5/511:15 pmIST - BUD
1 stop10h 30mTAROM
Deal found 2/5$295

Find flights from Budapest to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

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BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 2/16

6:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

12:55 am-1:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$85

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 3/6

12:55 am-1:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$110

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/9

9:15 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 3/13

12:45 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$177

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/27

3:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 3/3

5:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$183

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/21

8:20 pm-12:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 2/25

7:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop27h 15m

$223

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/19

8:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 3/22

6:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$261

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/15

9:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

11:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop10h 30m

$295

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 7/24

7:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 7/27

1:40 am-8:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

$342

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/13

8:00 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$41

BudapestIstanbul

BUD - IST

BUDIST

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/13

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$70

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Compare providers for flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Budapest-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Budapest with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Budapest to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Budapest to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Budapest to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUD to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

When flying from Budapest to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 86% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Budapest to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Budapest to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Budapest to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

The most flights from BUD to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated February 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, LOT and Turkish Airlines from Budapest to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you