How long is the GF6038 flight?

The timetable allows 2 h 10 min. Budapest to Istanbul is 1,019 km (633 mi).

Which terminal does GF6038 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2A, gate B6 at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does GF6038 have?

Also listed as GFA6038 (Gulf Air's ICAO code) and GF 6038.

Can I get compensation if GF6038 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

GF6038 Flight Status Gulf Air: Budapest to Istanbul (GFA6038)

Gulf Air GF 6038

Landed 21' Late

BUD Budapest

Scheduled: 20:05
Actual: 20:40

Terminal: 2A | Gate: B6

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

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IST Istanbul

Scheduled: 00:15
Actual: 00:36
Delay: 21'

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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Landed 14h 30m ago 100%

BUD 20:40 IST 00:36 ⁺¹

1,019 km (633 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1019 km / 633 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:10 · Actual Duration: 01:56

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GF 6038 Flight Status & Schedule Gulf Air Budapest to Istanbul

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	BUD	IST	20:40	00:36	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 07	BUD	IST	20:05	23:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	BUD	IST	20:25	00:01	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	BUD	IST	20:13	00:00	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	BUD	IST	20:30	00:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	BUD	IST	19:59	23:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	BUD	IST	20:11	00:04	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	BUD	IST	20:15	00:03	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	BUD	IST	20:18	00:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	BUD	IST	20:05	23:46	Landed	Track >

Gulf Air's Budapest–Istanbul flight covers 1,019 km (633 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 2 h 10 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 35 minutes late and landed at 00:36 the next morning, 21 minutes late.

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About GF 6038

Route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport BUD to Istanbul Airport IST
Distance: 1,019 km (633 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 45 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 9 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 21 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2A, gate B6

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Yesterday's 21-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.

GF 6038 FAQ

How long is the GF6038 flight?: The timetable allows 2 h 10 min. Budapest to Istanbul is 1,019 km (633 mi).
How often is GF6038 late?: 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does GF6038 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does GF6038 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2A, gate B6 at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does GF6038 have?: Also listed as GFA6038 (Gulf Air's ICAO code) and GF 6038.
Can I get compensation if GF6038 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

GF6038 and Budapest BUD to Istanbul IST Flights

Flight GF6038 is a code-share Gulf Air flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK1038.

Other flights departing from Budapest BUD: TK1038, FR8325

Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK1860, TK335, TK1030, TK1078

All flights connecting Budapest BUD to Istanbul IST.