How to get from Istanbul to Budapest
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h, from €48.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h, 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 €32, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul 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.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul 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.
3 ways from Istanbul to Budapest: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Budapest, about 2h. In total it's roughly €48 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Budapest
DepartureIstanbulWhat 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· 27h 20mfrom €84Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Istanbul to Budapest
Wizz AirIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
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ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Budapest?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Istanbul?+−
About 1062 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Budapest cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €48 to €187. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Budapest?+−
About 2h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Budapest?+−
Istanbul is IST and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written IST to BUD.
Which operators run Istanbul to Budapest?+−
On this route you travel with Wizz Air.
Can you get from Istanbul to Budapest without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 32h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul 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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