Wizz Air has announced another expansion of its flight schedule, this time towards Turkey. The route to the exciting winter destination of Istanbul will see flights increase from the current seven per week to nine starting in March. Tickets for the Budapest-Istanbul route can be booked through the Wizz Air website and the airline’s mobile application, with the best available price set at 15,590 Hungarian Forints (~42 EUR).
Flights Departing from Budapest to Istanbul Nine Times a Week
Istanbul, bridging the continents of Europe and Asia, is a unique blend of the West and the East that captivates tourists. Its cultural diversity, unparalleled atmosphere, and stunning architecture lend the city a unique charm. Turkey’s economic, cultural, and artistic hub conceals numerous exciting landmarks and attractions. The combination of historic mosques, palaces, bazaars, and the vibrant mix of a modern metropolis makes the journey unforgettable.
“We believe that the expansion of flights can further strengthen the economic and tourist ties between the two countries. Wizz Air’s Turkish destinations have already been popular among Hungarian travelers, so we are delighted to make Istanbul even more easily accessible with the expansion of Budapest flights. We are committed to enhancing air traffic connections between the two countries and hope to further develop our offerings between Hungary and Turkey in the coming period”
– said Zsuzsa Trubek, Wizz Air’s communication manager.
Wizz Air in Good Shape
Wizz Air’s first flight from Hungary took off in June 2004, and since then, the airline has served over 47 million passengers from Hungary alone. Operating a total of 72 routes from Budapest and Debrecen to 29 different countries worldwide, the airline remains in good shape.
In the fiscal year 2024, Wizz Air aims to strengthen its position as Europe’s fastest-growing airline. Surpassing industry average performance by far, the airline operates with 53% higher capacity than in 2019. Offering affordable travel options on nearly 1000 routes to over 50 countries, Wizz Air aims to fly a total of 67 million passengers to their favorite destinations in 2023. Alongside popular destinations like Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Copenhagen, Istanbul, and Antalya, the airline has launched nearly a dozen new routes from Hungary this year.
The leading airline in Hungary operates a continuously growing fleet, with over 50% consisting of the latest sustainable Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Wizz Air Flights to Turkey from Hungary
Travelers will have the option to fly to two cities in Turkey, with Antalya, the popular vacation spot, becoming accessible from both Budapest and Debrecen starting in the spring of 2024 through the low-cost airline.
| route | frequency | available from |
| Budapest – Istanbul | 9x weekly | live |
| Debrecen – Antalya | 2x weekly | 31.03.2024. |
| Budapest – Antalya | 3x weekly | 01.04.2024. |
