Istanbul to Budapest flights
Budapest lies 1,067 km (663 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Istanbul | Budapest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Hungary |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | BUD, 18 km out |
Clocks in Budapest are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Budapest
Crossing from Turkey into Hungary: money changes from the Lira to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | BUD | 18 km (11 mi) | 12,162 ft | 495 ft |
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Staying in Budapest
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Common questions
How far is Budapest from Istanbul?
1,067 km (663 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Budapest by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Budapest flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What currency do I need in Budapest?
The Forint (HUF).
Where can I stay in Budapest?
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.