Cheap Flights to Budapest (BUD)

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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days to Budapest were £76 for one-way flights and £138 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How much does it cost to fly to Budapest?

✔️ The price of roundtrip flights to Budapest ranges from £138 to £223. Travelers looking to book a one-way ticket to Budapest can find fantastic flights for as little as £76. Bargain-hunters take note: May is the best month to nab a cheap flight to Budapest.

❓ What are the cheapest days to book a flight?

✔️ This one is easy to remember:Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Fridays can be the worst days to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.

❓ What are the cheapest days to fly?

✔️ When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That's definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.

❓ How do I find the cheapest flight to Budapest?

✔️ The price of flights to Budapest can vary greatly, depending on a number of factors. Bagging a cheap flight to Budapest is easier if you have some flexibility with your departure and arrival dates, while your selection of airports and airlines can also impact ticket prices. To find the best deals, try changing your search criteria to accommodate alternate dates and terminals. ebookers offers big discounts, a huge selection of airlines, and an easy-to-use booking platform, making it easy to find the perfect flight to Budapest, no matter whether you’re traveling for business, looking for a quick getaway or planning a family vacation. So, window or aisle?

❓ What are the top airlines that fly to Budapest?

✔️ If you’re looking to book a flight to Budapest, you’ll discover a number of great airlines to choose from, including easyJet, Air Serbia, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air International Ltd, Austrian Airlines. ebookers makes it easy to compare flights to see which airline best suits your needs, ensuring that you can stretch your dollar further and get the most out of your time in the sky.

❓ Can I cancel my flight to Budapest with ebookers?

✔️ We get it: life happens, plans change, and you need to change with them. If you need to change or cancel your flight to Budapest, you can reach out to ebookers through the customer service portal, where you’ll also find useful trip-related help covering everything from flights and rental cars to activities and hotels.

❓ How do i search for a flexible flight to Budapest?

✔️ To get the most out of ebookers flexible flights option, use the drop-down menu on the ‘Flights’ page. This menu can be found by clicking on the ‘Advanced options’ button. From here, you can customize your search parameters to find your perfect flight. After searching for your flight, you can also compare prices on surrounding dates by clicking on the ‘Show flexible dates’ link at the top of your search results.

Two cities for one on flights to Budapest

Making more of both sides

Looking to book flights to Budapest? Clever move. After all, you’re going to be getting two cities for the price of one. First off, you can drink in the sumptuous eye-candy of grand old Buda, sitting pretty on the hills above the Danube. And then you can sip on Pest’s laidback café culture, or buzz around its electric nightlife. Either way, afterwards you can enjoy plenty of “ahhh” factor, melting into the glorious spas found on both sides of the Hungarian capital. As they say: when in Budapest, do as the Magyars do.

When should I book a flight to Budapest

Budapest is known for its cold, often snowy, winters and warm, if sometimes moist, summers. But a gorgeous backdrop and a gift-basket of cultural treasures spell delight for you, whatever the weather. Undoubtedly, though, summer is when the Danube glitters most brightly. So that’s when the tourists throng, and the price tag of air tickets to Budapest rises. Autumn remains popular and pricey, but spring can offer some quite cheap flights to Budapest, especially if you time it right.

Where can I fly to Budapest from

Budapest is as popular with budget airlines as it is with visitors, so you are sure to find cheap tickets to Budapest. There are several low-cost carriers ready to whisk you to Hungary’s capital. In London, there’s return flights to Budapest offered by EasyJet from Gatwick, Ryanair from Stansted and Wizz Air from Luton. At the other end of the market, British Airways flies there from Heathrow. It all makes it easier to compare flights to Budapest to find a bargain. Flight times are a touch over 2 hours. There are also indirect routes offered from Birmingham and Manchester (both with Lufthansa), as well as Glasgow (KLM) and Edinburgh (British Airways). These can take as little as 4 to 5 hours.

Getting from Franz Liszt Airport to Budapest

Franz Liszt Airport (BUD) is on the outskirts of Budapest, about 10 miles to the southeast. That said, it can take a little while to get into the city centre on public transport. You’ll first need to take bus number 200E to the metro station at Kőbánya-Kispest, then ride the M3 line into town. The whole journey can take the best part of an hour. Alternatively, you could use the airport’s contracted taxi service, which will be quicker, costing around HUF 6,000.

Try our new Airport Guide to find all the different transport options from Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport to Budapest

More wonder, more Magyar magic

In a city of two halves, it’s hard to resist peeking at how the other half live. In this case, though, the other half live in the midst of the palatial Buda Castle. Enter its vast Baroque halls and you’ll be able delve into the soul of a nation. The Budapest History Museum, Hungarian National Gallery and National Széchényi Library are all here. Neighbouring Pest also offers culture. Just try dragging yourself from the wonder-filled Museum of Fine Arts and its beautiful collection of luxuriant Old Masters. And when the museums close, immerse yourself in the sizzle-and-zest of Pest’s café and nightlife scene. Pest’s elegant yet lively avenues earned Budapest the nickname ‘Paris of the East’.

Budapest Flight Information

Traveling To
Destination Airport IATA Code
BUD
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
easyJet, Air Serbia, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air International Ltd, Austrian Airlines
Flight Price
£138
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight
Destination airport
Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Return price
£137

Which Airlines Fly To Budapest?

easyJet, Air Serbia, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air International Ltd, Austrian Airlines


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Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.