Cheap flights from Istanbul to Budapest

One-way fares from $43 · IST → BUD · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Budapest → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$43

Wizz Air · Wed, Jan 20

Cheapest month
January

from $43

Direct flights
Yes

Wizz Air and Ajet

Flight time
2h 00m

1,070 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Budapest

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $55
  2. December 2026 $48
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $43
  4. February 2027 $44
  5. March 2027 $46
  6. April 2027 $45
  7. May 2027 $55
  8. June 2027 $47
  9. July 2027 $46
  10. August 2027 $57
  11. September 2027 $55
  12. October 2027 $59

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Wed, Jan 20IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$43one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Wed, Jan 27IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$45one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Tue, Jan 19IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$46one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Fri, Jan 22IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$46one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Tue, Jan 26IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$46one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Sun, Jan 31IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$47one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart09:55 Sat, Jan 23IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$48one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart23:10 Sat, Jan 30IST → BUD 2h 05m · Direct
$48one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Budapest

Istanbul (IST) and Budapest (BUD) are about 1,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Wizz Air and Ajet. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $43, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Budapest?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $43 with Wizz Air, departing Wednesday, January 20, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $43 to $59.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Budapest?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $43 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Wizz Air and Ajet.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Budapest?

A direct flight takes about 2h 00m. Istanbul and Budapest are around 1,070 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Budapest?

Recent fares on this route were with Wizz Air and Ajet.

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