Istanbul (SAW) to Budapest (BUD) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Budapest (BUD): 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 SAW to BUD
- AJetNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to BUD with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Pegasus, then TAROM
- Via Sofia (SOF)Pegasus, then Wizz Air and Ryanair
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Serbia
- Via Skopje (SKP)Pegasus and AJet, then Wizz Air
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Pegasus, then Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta
- Via Podgorica (TGD)Pegasus, then Wizz Air
- Via Tirana (TIA)Pegasus and AJet, then Wizz Air and Ryanair
- Via Vienna (VIE)Pegasus and AJet, then Austrian Airlines and Air Algerie
AH - Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and AJet, then SunExpress
- Via Athens (ATH)Pegasus, then Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and 1 more
- Via Ankara (ESB)Pegasus and AJet, then Wizz Air
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus and AJet, then SunExpress and Wizz Air
- Via Prague (PRG)Pegasus and AJet, then Ryanair
- Via Venice (VCE)Pegasus, then Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair
- Via Munich (MUC)Pegasus and AJet, then Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines
SAW to BUD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to BUD?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Budapest (BUD).
How far is Istanbul from Budapest by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Budapest (BUD) 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 SAW to BUD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to BUD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Budapest?
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.