Airport Comparison
| 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.