Budapest to Pendik, Istanbul (BUD–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BUD–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 671 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 9 | 321, 738 | 1h24-2h | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 3 | 73H | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→SAW | BTS→SAW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to SAW
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to SAW is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 671 miles (1,080 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Vienna and Adnan Menderes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).