There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Istanbul by plane, ferry, bus, train, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Istanbul • 5h 7m
1.100 ₺ - 3.790 ₺
Cheapest option
Night train • 36h 27m
320 ₺ - 744 ₺
5 alternative options
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen, ferry • 6h 27m
714 ₺ - 2.120 ₺
Bus via Novi Sad • 24h 44m
Bus • 27h 10m
1.309 ₺ - 1.734 ₺
Train, night train • 34h 20m
322 ₺ - 728 ₺
Drive • 12h 39m
1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺
Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) flights
The flight time between Budapest (BUD) and Istanbul (IST) is around 3h 1m and covers a distance of around 1018 km. The fastest flight normally takes 2h 5m. Services are operated by Turkish Airlines and LOT. Typically 17 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Flight route overview
First and last flights
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) flight schedules
Flights departing Thursday, August 5, 2021
Flights departing Friday, August 6, 2021
Flights departing Saturday, August 7, 2021
Flights departing Sunday, August 8, 2021
Flights departing Monday, August 9, 2021
Flights departing Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Flights departing Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Turkey from Hungary
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Conditions of entry into Turkey from Hungary
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
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Rules to follow in Turkey
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Considerations leaving from Hungary
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Turkey from Hungary.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Istanbul is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Istanbul is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Istanbul is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Hungary from Turkey.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Turkish Embassy.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 11 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft and takes 34h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs 38 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft.
The distance between Budapest and Istanbul is 1067 km. The road distance is 1319.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Novi Sad which takes 24h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Budapest to Istanbul, including transfers.
The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs 38 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Novi Sad, which costs and takes 24h 44m.
The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 9:49 PM in Budapest and 10:49 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Istanbul is 1320 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Budapest to Istanbul.
LOT and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport.
- Distance: 1067.4 km
- Duration: 5h 7m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and LOT fly from Budapest to Istanbul twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Istanbul via Népliget M, Budapest - Népliget, Novi Sad, Istanbul, and Otogar in around 24h 44m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Budapest to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 2.000 ₺
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 160 ₺ - 500 ₺
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 160 ₺ - 210 ₺
- 1st Class
- 440 ₺ - 500 ₺
- Phone
- 0700 10 200
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150 ₺ - 230 ₺
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- 150 ₺ - 180 ₺
- 1st Class
- 190 ₺ - 230 ₺
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 380 ₺ - 450 ₺
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +381 11 7620255
- office@fudeks.rs
- Website
- fudeks.rs
Bus from Budapest - Népliget to Novi Sad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 ₺ - 240 ₺
- Schedules at
- en.fudeks.rs
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Novi Sad MAS
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 150 ₺ - 190 ₺
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38120 411090
- ozlemtours@yahoo.com
- Website
- ozlem.rs
Bus from Novi Sad to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- ozlem.rs
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Budapest Nepliget to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 900 ₺
- Website
- Karat-S
- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Budapest to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.600 ₺
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
- Phone
- +359 (0) 885754058
- bourgasbus@abv.bg
- Website
- burgasbus.info
Bus from Burgas South to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 95 ₺ - 120 ₺
- Schedules at
- burgasbus.info
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kadıköy to Eminönü Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3 ₺ - 5 ₺
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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