Budapest to Başakşehir flights
Başakşehir lies 1,051 km (653 mi) south-east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Budapest | Başakşehir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 193,750 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | IST, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 34480 |
Clocks in Başakşehir are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Başakşehir
Crossing from Hungary into Turkey: money changes from the Forint to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Budapest
Budapest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Başakşehir
Başakşehir is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 49 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 49 km (30 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 73 km (45 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Başakşehir from Budapest?
1,051 km (653 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Başakşehir by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Başakşehir?
Başakşehir is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Budapest).
Which airports are used for Budapest to Başakşehir flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to İstanbul Airport (IST); Başakşehir also has SAW, TEQ.
What currency do I need in Başakşehir?
The Lira (TRY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.