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How to Travel from

Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest Airport to București,
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.01
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

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 Szolnok to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.59–$242.02

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Ferihegy to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$5.48
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle
Ave. Duration:
16h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$47.13

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to night train which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 34h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Budapest Airport and arriving at Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

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

The distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1018 km. The road distance is 1293.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 21h 21m and costs $65.22 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 21h 21m.

How long is the flight from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The quickest flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.

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

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

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2h ahead of Budapest Airport (BUD). It is currently 01:01 in Budapest Airport (BUD) and 03:01 in Istanbul Airport (IST).

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

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1294 km. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air offer flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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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