Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 671 miles (1,080 km) apart. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bucharest, Sofia and Belgrade and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BUD to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance
BUD to SAW with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM and Wizz Air, then Pegasus
- Via Sofia (SOF)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Pegasus
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus
- Via Podgorica (TGD)Wizz Air, then Pegasus
- Via Tirana (TIA)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines and Air Algerie, then Pegasus and AJet
AH - Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and 1 more, then Pegasus
- Via Ankara (ESB)Wizz Air, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress and Wizz Air, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Prague (PRG)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Venice (VCE)Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair, then Pegasus
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
BUD to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BUD to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Budapest from Istanbul by plane?
Budapest (BUD) and Istanbul (SAW) are 671 miles (1,080 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BUD to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BUD to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Budapest and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Bucharest (OTP), Sofia (SOF), Belgrade (BEG), Skopje (SKP) and Chisinau (RMO).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.