On this page, you can find and book flights from Budapest to Bucharest. The direct distance between the cities is 645 km, with a flight frequency of up to 12 flights per week.
Flights are operated by RO and W6 airlines. Ticket prices are constantly changing, so use the low-price calendar to find the best deal, and check out information on how to get to Budapest Airport and how to get from Bucharest Airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Budapest — Bucharest by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 86 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 141 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Budapest → Bucharest, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 351 | low | May | AED 411 | high | Sep | AED 331 | low |
| Feb | AED 346 | low | Jun | AED 426 | high | Oct | AED 366 | medium |
| Mar | AED 371 | medium | Jul | AED 441 | high | Nov | AED 336 | low |
| Apr | AED 391 | medium | Aug | AED 446 | high | Dec | AED 421 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Bucharest are most comfortable in August, when average highs reach 31.2°C. The coldest month is January, with temperatures as low as -2.1°C, while the peak of precipitation occurs in June, with up to 13 rainy days recorded.
The lowest flight prices are observed in August, with fares starting AED 86. Currently, the most expensive month to plan a trip is May, with fares starting AED 141.
September is considered the optimal time to travel: with affordable prices AED 93, the city enjoys dry weather. We recommend avoiding travel in June if you want to skip the prolonged rainy season.
Two airlines operate on the route between the capitals: Romania's national carrier TAROM and the low-cost airline Wizz Air. Together, they provide about 12 flights per week, offering a flexible choice of departure times. You can check the detailed schedule and flight frequency for each carrier in the interactive list below.
Flights Budapest — Bucharest depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The direct distance between the cities is 645 km. The travel time for a direct flight is usually about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Regular flights are operated by TAROM (RO) and Wizz Air (W6).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, operating several times a week.
Prices are dynamic and depend on the departure date. You can find the current minimum for this season in the low-price calendar on this page.
Most flights arrive at Bucharest's main international airport — Henri Coandă (OTP).
Where travelers fly most — pick a route and check prices
