Budapest to Ankara (BUD–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Wizz Air leads the route. The flight covers 849 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 3 | 32Q | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Hungarian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. A valid passport or Hungarian national ID card is accepted for entry. Passport or ID must be valid for at least 5 months beyond the entry date (150 days).
No supporting documents are required at the border. Immigration processing is quick at Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya airports. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a residence permit (ikamet) through the e-ikamet system (e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr) before the visa-free period expires. The short-term residence permit costs roughly TRY 1,500 to TRY 3,000 (about $45 to $90) depending on duration. Overstaying triggers entry bans of varying lengths.
Direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul run about 2 hours on Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Pegasus. Budapest to Antalya is about 2 hours 30 minutes seasonally. Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), trading at roughly 33 TRY per $1 with ongoing volatility. Euros and US dollars are easily exchanged at airport kiosks and city exchange offices. No vaccination requirements. Istanbul's Istanbulkart (transit card) costs TRY 70 and covers metro, bus, tram, and ferries at discounted fares.
BUD–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to ESB
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to ESB is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 849 miles (1,366 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.