Cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul from $59 BUD → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $80 to $92.

At $76, the cheapest return found recently is below that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

601 fares on 57 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $76.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $41 to $47.

At $59, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Aug 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

146 fares on 20 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $42.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $76 with Wizz Air, 8 Dec to 12 Dec, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 57 departure dates is usually $107 to $144.

How much is a one-way flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $59 with Wizz Air, 12 Aug 2027, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $42 with Wizz Air, 2 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $59 to $80.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $76, 8 Dec to 12 Dec, found 7 hours ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $42, 2 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

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

In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $76 with Wizz Air, 8 Dec to 12 Dec, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $59 with Wizz Air, 12 Aug 2027, found 7 hours ago.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Wizz Air on 12 Aug 2027, takes 2 h 15 min from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

Between 17 Nov and 20 Sept 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest return on 48 of the 57 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 4 and Tarom on 2. Between 27 Feb 2027 and 27 Oct 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest one-way on 18 of the 20 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 1 and Tarom on 1.