TK1038 Flight Status Turkish Airlines: Budapest to Istanbul (THY1038)

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 07m ago 100%

BUD 20:40 IST 00:36 +1

1,019 km (633 mi) flown

Route map BUD to IST Map of the great-circle route from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Hungary to Istanbul Airport, Turkey, 1019 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. BUD IST Map data: Natural Earth

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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TK 1038 Flight Status & Schedule Turkish Airlines 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 >

Turkish Airlines flight TK 1038 links Budapest and Istanbul, 1,019 km (633 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 2 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 45 min, 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 TK 1038

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.

TK 1038 FAQ

How long is the TK1038 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 10 min. Budapest to Istanbul is 1,019 km (633 mi).
How often is TK1038 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does TK1038 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does TK1038 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 TK1038 have?
Also listed as THY1038 (Turkish Airlines' ICAO code) and TK 1038.
Can I get compensation if TK1038 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.

TK1038 and Budapest BUD to Istanbul IST Flights

Flight TK1038 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers 6E4200, GF6038, OM1034, TG9194

Other flights departing from Budapest BUD: LX2259, FR8325, EW2785

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

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