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Popular Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Pegasus

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1054 Km

Estimated Prices for Budapest to Istanbul Flights

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Cheapest Budapest to Istanbul Flight Tickets

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4 Jan, Sat
05:00 AM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
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1.665 TL
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11 Jan, Sat
05:00 AM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
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1.665 TL
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5 Jan, Sun
06:45 AM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
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1.673 TL
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12 Jan, Sun
06:45 AM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
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1.673 TL
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Wizz Air
31 Dec, Tue
06:10 PM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
BUD-IST
1.678 TL
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19 Jan, Sun
06:10 PM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
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1.678 TL
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3 Jan, Fri
05:00 AM
Budapest - Istanbul
Non-stop
2h 15m
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1.681 TL
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27 Dec, Fri
08:00 PM
Budapest - Istanbul
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2h 15m
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2.079 TL
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2 Jan, Thu
08:00 PM
Budapest - Istanbul
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2h 15m
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2.149 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Budapest City Center

Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport

To reach Liszt Ferenc Airport from the city center, you can either take a taxi, train or metro or rent a car.

Taxi

The fastest option you can use to get to Liszt Ferenc Airport from the city center is to take a taxi. You can go to the airport in a short time by taxi which you can find every day of the week and every hour of the day from many points of the city.

Train

Trains are one of the economical means of transportation to arrive the airport from the city center. You can easily get to the airport with the trains you can take from the train station in the city center. You can reach your plane if you get off the train at the station which is very close to the airport's Terminal 2 building.

Metro

Using the metro, one of the underground transport options, may be an economical choice for you. You can travel between the city and the airport from 4 am to 11 am with the metro you can get from the city center station.

Car Rental

Another transportation option you might prefer is car rental. To go to Liszt Ferenc Airport you can rent cars from the car rental offices in the city center. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Information

Liszt Ferenc Airport located in Budapest, Hungary's capital city, serves both domestic and international flights. The airport, which is the largest of the four airports of the country, is 22 kilometers from the city center. Internet service, meeting and conference rooms, smoking room, mobile rental desk, terrace, lounge, exchange offices can be found at the airport which is equipped with the latest technology.

Besides these, you can shop at the stores like Watch Corner, Budapest & Music, Freywille, Gift Point, Gratie Beauty Salon, Guess-Calvin Klein, Rock Shop, Heinemann Duty Free, Herend, Hugo Boss, Hungaricum Wine & Fine Food, Jose Eber Hairstyling Salon , Longchamp, Michal Negrin, Memories of Hungary, Playersroom, Relay, Spar, Swarovski and Vodafone.

Among the places where you can eat are Bar Wings, Burger King, Caffe Rizatta, Camden Food Co, Costa Coffee, Dr Juice, Food for Flight Kiosk, Flocafe, Gundel, Hippopotamus, KFC, Kouzina, Leroy, Negroni, Ne'o, Panopolis, Seasons, The Terrace, Upper Crust and Yum Cha.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Weather in Istanbul

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 14ºC
SundayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 13ºC
TuesdayMin 8ºC - Max 15ºC
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 11ºC

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