Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. The two airports are 633 miles (1,018 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bucharest, Varna and Sofia and more.
How many miles BUD to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 7,500 | $48–83 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 10,000–15,000 | $70–505 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $40–455 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $40–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $114.80–499.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BUD to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Wizz AirNot in an alliance
Book BUD to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
BUD to IST with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way
A2 - Via Varna (VAR)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Sofia (SOF)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines
- Via Podgorica (TGD)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta, then Fly One, Turkish Airlines and 1 more5FH7
- Via Tirana (TIA)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Dubrovnik (DBV)Ryanair and Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines and Air Algerie, then Turkish Airlines
AH - Via Krakow (KRK)Ryanair and Wizz Air, then LOT - Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines
- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and Turkish Airlines
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole wayGQ
- Via Bari (BRI)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines
BUD to IST: common questions
How many miles does BUD to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (10,000–15,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BUD to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and Wizz Air fly nonstop from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Budapest from Istanbul by plane?
Budapest (BUD) and Istanbul (IST) are 633 miles (1,018 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BUD to IST award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Budapest and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Bucharest (OTP), Varna (VAR), Sofia (SOF), Belgrade (BEG) and Skopje (SKP). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example TAROM through Bucharest.
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.