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Istanbul, Turkiye Flights from Budapest – the best dates

Nov 17 – 27

CURRENT FARE41,807 HUF / personBook with AviasalesReturn · Partner link (advertisement)
Photo: Julien Goettelmann
MONTHLY AVERAGE14°C
FLIGHT DURATION~1h 45m

Flight details

FlightTue 17 Nov
BUDAPEST (BUD)
ISTANBUL (IST)

Outbound

FlightFri 27 Nov
ISTANBUL (IST)
BUDAPEST (BUD)

Return

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AVERAGE FARE

11/17/2026 – 11/27/2026 · selected return trip

41,807 HUF (Now)
MINIMUM FARE27,674 HUF
MEDIAN FARE38,822 HUF
MAXIMUM FARE84,512 HUF
FridayJet Tip

This fare is 8% above the median recorded return fare for the coming 12 months. Check the final fare and baggage on the booking site.

This fare is 8% above the median recorded return fare for the coming 12 months.

Price assessment details

Selected trip: 41,807 HUF. Compared with the median recorded return fare for this destination over the coming 12 months (38,822 HUF), across different trip lengths. At least 20% below: great; below the median: good; up to 20% above: average; above that: higher fare. This is a comparison, not a forecast.

Selected trip
Nov 17 – 27· 10 nights
41,807 HUF
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Last checked fare for 1 adult. The partner confirms the final price and baggage.

Available flights (Nov 17 – 27)

Outbound
22,382 HUF
Return
19,425 HUF

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Quick facts and price alerts

Istanbul · Quick facts

Monthly average temperature
14 °C
Flight duration
~1h 45m
Entry requirements
Visa-free
Time difference
+2h vs. Budapest

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Nearby destinations

Varnafrom 55,295 HUF
Izmirfrom 55,587 HUF
Ankarafrom 26,445 HUF

When is the best time to visit?

✦ Recommended season

June, July, August

A comfortable season based on local climate averages.

November

Average monthly temperature: 14 °C. A climate average, not a daily forecast.

1. Choose your departure dateFare calendar (November)

Outbound · Budapest → Istanbul

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Places · Istanbul

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CURRENT FARE41,807 HUF / person
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Flight + entered costs / person: 41,807 HUF

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Flight price trendSeasonality

Lowest recorded monthly return fare · 10-night trips

11/17/2026 – 11/27/2026Selected return fare: 41,807 HUF

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Detailed fare history

The last 30 observed minimum fares cover the whole destination, across different dates and trip lengths.

Prices ranged from 24,468 HUF to 29,222 HUF based on previously recorded data, with the lowest weekly minimum around the week of 09/17/2026. The current best price may differ from this.29,222 HUF24,468 HUF09/13/202611/13/2026

weekly low · 24,468 HUF

Prices ranged from 24,468 HUF to 29,222 HUF based on previously recorded data, with the lowest weekly minimum around the week of 09/17/2026. The current best price may differ from this.

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Before you book

What to know before booking Istanbul

Istanbul in Turkiye is tracked here with cached return fares from Budapest, so the page is useful when you want a quick price check for a weekend trip. Instead of checking one exact date pair only, compare the calendar, the price trend, and the best cached round trips before committing.

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Stops

The cheapest cached fare to Istanbul may include a connection. Check the number of stops on the booking site before you pay.

Entry rules

Usually visa-free for short stays with a Hungarian/EU passport, but always verify current entry rules.

Warmest months

Jul, Aug, Jun

How to judge whether today's price is good

The cheapest round trip departing in the next 60 days is 27,674 HUF. No other two-month stretch of the next 12 months is cheaper than that — that is an outstandingly good price. Across the full 12 months the median round-trip price is 38,822 HUF and the cheapest is 27,674 HUF. The cheapest round trip we have recorded over the last 61 days was 24,468 HUF.

  • December 5–19 • 27,674 HUF
  • February 3–11 • 29,385 HUF
  • December 5–16 • 29,420 HUF
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Frequently asked questions

Is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul direct?

Yes. The fares cached for November include nonstop Budapest–Istanbul flights, with a flight time of about 2 h 5 min. Nonstop service can vary by date, so check the itinerary for your dates.

How much does a round trip to Istanbul cost right now?

The selected dates price this Budapest–Istanbul round trip at 41,807 HUF. The median of the return fares we have recorded for the coming 12 months is 38,822 HUF. Pick another date in the calendar below to compare.

How often do prices update?

The calendar uses last checked fares stored by FridayJet. Updates run in the background; confirm current availability and the final fare with the booking partner.