Planning a trip to the Danube, to the thermal baths and bridges of Budapest? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find flights from Astana to Budapest, compare options from different airlines, choose a convenient connection, complete your booking and pay online by bank card.
This page covers the essentials of the route: distance and actual travel time, the available connecting options, the airlines involved, what makes up the ticket price, plus details of the arrival airport and what to see in Budapest.
General information about flights between Astana and Budapest
The distance between Astana and Budapest is about 3,730 km. There are currently no non-stop flights: the route was once served by direct Wizz Air services, but they are no longer in the timetable. A direct flight would take some 5 hours 10 minutes, while the real travel time with one connection starts at roughly 9 hours. The time difference is 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter, with Budapest behind Astana. A Schengen visa is required; check the current rules before you travel. The route appeals both to tourists and to people travelling to study or on business: Budapest remains one of the most affordable cities in Central Europe.
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Astana — Budapest flight schedule
There is no non-stop Astana — Budapest service in the timetable. The fastest option is a connection in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines: about 8 hours 55 minutes in total, with one to three departures a day. Pegasus flies via Sabiha Gokcen airport in some 9 hours 55 minutes, with one departure a day.
The third option is LOT Polish Airlines with a connection in Warsaw: around 10 hours 10 minutes, with one or two departures a day. Schedules and fares change, so check the current combinations for your date in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Astana to Budapest cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how early you book. Prices are usually lower in spring and autumn than at the height of summer or over the New Year holidays. The final amount including all fees is shown by the Freedom Travel search, and payment is made online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Astana — Budapest route
- Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul), the fastest option
- Pegasus — connecting flights (via Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul)
- LOT Polish Airlines — connecting flights (via Warsaw)
The full list of airlines and connection options for specific dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Astana to Budapest: your flight options
The current timetable has no non-stop flights between Astana and Budapest, although Astana does have direct links to other European cities, including Warsaw, Prague and Frankfurt.
Every current itinerary involves a single connection: via Istanbul, via Sabiha Gokcen airport or via Warsaw. The Istanbul option is both the most frequent and the fastest overall.
Pegasus and LOT Polish Airlines lose about an hour to Turkish Airlines, but sometimes offer a better fare. It is worth comparing not only the price but also the length of the layover and the baggage terms.
Since the trip is international and involves a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.
Find return flights from Budapest to Astana
Budapest airport
Flights arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), about 16 km south-east of the city centre. The 100E express bus runs into the centre, and city buses and taxis are also available.
What to see in Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, spread along both banks of the Danube and formed from the historic cities of Buda and Pest. It is known for its thermal baths, elegant architecture and panoramic bridges.
- The Parliament Building — a majestic neo-Gothic building on the bank of the Danube
- The Fishermen Bastion — a viewing terrace with turrets and views over the city
- Buda Castle — the palace hill with the royal castle and museums
- The Szechenyi Chain Bridge — the oldest and most famous bridge across the Danube
- The Szechenyi Baths — the largest thermal bath complex in Europe
- Saint Stephen Basilica — the main Catholic cathedral of the city, with a viewing platform
The Danube and the thermal baths are waiting: choose your connection and buy Astana — Budapest tickets on Freedom Travel.