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Cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

BUD — IST
8 jul. — 15 jul.1
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 3 julio 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 198

Good round-trip deal

C$ 188 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport

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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport is 72 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,004). Flying from Budapest to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). 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 3 julio 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 87% on flights from Budapest to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 3 julio 2025.

The most flights from BUD to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Budapest to Istanbul. 1 airline have flights from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Budapest to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Budapest to Istanbul Airport on time: Singapore Airlines (92%), Royal Jordanian (92%), Turkish Airlines (89%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Budapest to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Budapest to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Budapest to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,004). Flying from Budapest to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). 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.

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