Budapest to Kırıkkale flights
Kırıkkale lies 1,438 km (893 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 36 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 | Kırıkkale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 186,960 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | ESB, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 99100 |
Clocks in Kırıkkale are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kırıkkale
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 Kırıkkale
Kırıkkale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | 54 km (34 mi) | 12,303 ft | 3,125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kırıkkale from Budapest?
1,438 km (893 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kırıkkale by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Kırıkkale?
Kırıkkale is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Budapest).
Which airports are used for Budapest to Kırıkkale flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What currency do I need in Kırıkkale?
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.