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How to Travel from

Budapest to Istanbul Airport

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București,
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$127.38
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$54.77
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$63.69

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$47.13
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Axios Travel

Phone:
+ 381 011 7555 675
Website:
axiostravel.com/
Bus from Budapest to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$152.85
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.64–$178.33

Train operators

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
15h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.07–$267.49

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
Ave. Duration:
16h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$47.13

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80
Train from Videle to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$32.80

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$280.23

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$471.30
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$420.35
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.66

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.40–$331.18

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.14–$356.66

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$484.04
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$394.87
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to night train which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 33h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.

How far is it from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The distance between Budapest and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1035 km. The road distance is 1298.8 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 19h 51m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus from?

Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The best way to get from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $173.91 and takes 19h 51m.

Where does the Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus arrive?

Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 11:02 in Budapest and 13:02 in Istanbul Airport (IST).

Can I drive from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1299 km. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Budapest to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST). Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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