How to get from Budapest to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 15m, 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1062 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Sep 7 | 2h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €220Older observation | 46h 24m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €69Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 28h 46m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€74Checked Sep 72h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€220Older observation46h 24m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€69Omio catalogue, Sep 928h 46m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Istanbul Airportflight
Wizz Air·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Budapest to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€74October 2026
€65Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 25h 55m€69Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →City transitBucharest Airport Henri Coanda-BucharestBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Bucharest-ÇerkezköyBook →Lüks Aksel SeyahatÇerkezköy-YalovaBook →
İDOYalova-IstanbulBook →
ArdaTurBudapest-Haskovo, Haskovo-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, City transit, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Lüks Aksel Seyahat, İDO, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Istanbul works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Budapest to Istanbul, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €37 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Budapest?
About 1062 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €37. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?
About 2h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Istanbul?
Budapest is BUD and Istanbul is IST, so this route is usually written BUD to IST.
Which operators run Budapest to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, City transit, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Lüks Aksel Seyahat, İDO, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul?
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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