Flights Budapest → Istanbul
BUD → SAW
Route overview
The flight route operates between Budapest and Istanbul, utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft. The origin airport in Budapest has been in operation since 1950, while the destination airport in Istanbul serves over 48 million passengers annually.
The Budapest (BUD) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 4.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (SAW) heads south-east for about 1,080 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizz Air (W6) | 89% | 25 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BUD-SAW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BUD-SAW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Wizz Air.
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The Budapest-Istanbul route is about 1,080 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
