BUD
Budapest
Hungary
1,045 km
649 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,045 km
649 mi / 564 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
130°
southeast

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BUD ISL
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code BUD ISL
ICAO Code LHBP LTBA
City Budapest Istanbul
Country Hungary Turkey
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 495 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 40.980000, 28.810000

Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,045 kilometers (649 miles / 564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Hungary with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Budapest, it's 01:35 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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