Budapest to Gebze flights
Gebze lies 1,112 km (691 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 11 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.
| Budapest | Gebze | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 281,436 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | SAW, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 41400 |
Clocks in Gebze are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gebze
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 Gebze
Gebze is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 79 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 79 km (49 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gebze from Budapest?
1,112 km (691 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Gebze by air?
About 2 h 11 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 Gebze?
Gebze is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Budapest).
Which airports are used for Budapest to Gebze flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Gebze also has IST, YEI.
What currency do I need in Gebze?
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.