Cheap flights to Budapest
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Budapest (BUD). 99 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from London, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt am Main, Istanbul, Amsterdam. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Skopje — Budapest
Wroclaw — Budapest
Milan — Budapest
Bucharest — Budapest
Brussels — Budapest
Stockholm — Budapest
Targu Mures — Budapest
Copenhagen — Budapest
Gdansk — Budapest
Rome — Budapest
Basel — Budapest
Bergen — Budapest
When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?
The price of a flight to Budapest changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 18 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $507. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Popular departure cities to Budapest
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France
Switzerland
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Spain
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Germany
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Turkey
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Spain
Romania
Greece
Finland
United Arab Emirates
Serbia
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Spain
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Qatar
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Greece
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Romania
Korea, Republic Of
United States
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China
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GermanyFlight insights to Budapest
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Budapest — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Budapest come from London, Tel Aviv and Frankfurt am Main. London leads with around 149 flights a week.
- London149 flights/week
- Tel Aviv142 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main136 flights/week
- Istanbul101 flights/week
- Amsterdam96 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Budapest depart from Germany, United Kingdom and Switzerland. Germany alone accounts for about 15% of all direct routes.
- Germanyavg $48
- United Kingdomavg $33
- Switzerlandavg $61
- Spainavg $44
- Italyavg $32
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Budapest range from London at $36 to Amsterdam at $118 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Londonfrom $36
- Tel Avivfrom $69
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $44
- Istanbulfrom $47
- Amsterdamfrom $118
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Budapest from right now are Targu Mures from $17, Warsaw from $19 and Milan from $19.
- Targu Muresfrom $17
- Warsawfrom $19
- Milanfrom $19
- Bucharestfrom $22
- Romefrom $24
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Budapest is from Shanghai at about 11h 13m, followed by Seoul (11h) and Beijing (9h 56m).
- Shanghai11h 13m
- Seoul11h
- Beijing9h 56m
- Philadelphia9h 40m
- Dubai5h 40m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Budapest?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Budapest, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Budapest depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Budapest from London, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt am Main, Istanbul, Amsterdam. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Budapest?
- 99 airlines operate flights to Budapest, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Budapest?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Budapest?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.