BUD
Budapest
Hungary
1,081 km
672 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,081 km
672 mi / 584 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
129°
southeast

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BUD SAW
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code BUD SAW
ICAO Code LHBP LTFJ
City Budapest Istanbul
Country Hungary Turkey
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 495 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 40.900000, 29.310000

Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,081 kilometers (672 miles / 584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 19:51 in Budapest, it's 21:51 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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