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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Thu, 24 Jul - Thu, 28 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:05MEL-BUD
29h 05m1 stop
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12:30 - 09:00BUD-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$1,095China Eastern
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Tue, 15 Jul - Fri, 22 Aug
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 08:05SYD-BUD
43h 35m1 stop
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12:30 - 09:00BUD-SYD
36h 30m1 stop
$1,156China Eastern
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Wed, 25 Jun - Tue, 8 Jul
China Southern Logo
10:15 - 07:00SYD-BUD
28h 45m1 stop
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12:45 - 19:40BUD-SYD
22h 55m1 stop
$1,233China Southern
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Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 17 Aug
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 07:00SYD-BUD
41h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:45 - 08:25BUD-SYD
35h 40m1 stop
$1,285China Southern
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Fri, 8 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:10 - 19:35PER-BUD
23h 25m2 stops
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08:55 - 16:15BUD-PER
25h 20m2 stops
$1,729Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 3 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 19:35PER-BUD
33h 45m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:55 - 16:15BUD-PER
25h 20m2 stops
$1,736Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
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15:40 - 13:50PER-BUD
28h 10m1 stop
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16:05 - 11:10BUD-PER
37h 05m1 stop
$2,016Qatar Airways
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Sun, 3 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
15:40 - 07:05PER-BUD
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 11:55BUD-PER
37h 50m1 stop
$2,020Qatar Airways
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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 21:40PER-BUD
21h 40m1 stop
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16:05 - 17:35BUD-PER
19h 30m1 stop
$2,284Emirates
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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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06:00 - 21:40PER-BUD
21h 40m1 stop
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16:05 - 00:40BUD-PER
26h 35m2 stops
$2,359Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Budapest

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Budapest is February, where tickets cost $1,372 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,189 and $1,973 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $1,372.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Budapest Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$677
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Budapest based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Budapest flights

  • Where can I exchange my currency at Budapest Airport?

    If you didn’t get time to exchange your Australian dollars to Hungarian forint before your flight, then you can do so on arrival at Budapest Airport. In Terminal 2A and 2B, you can find interchange offices by the baggage claim area. There are also exchange bureaus in the arrivals hall and Skycourt. In addition, there are 16 ATMs available throughout the airport that will dispense local currency, so you can continue your journey with ease.

  • What are the business facilities like at Budapest Airport?

    Budapest Airport boasts great business facilities, if you need to seal the deal on your trip to Hungary. There are meeting rooms available to passengers in Terminal 2, which is great if you are only in the country for a short period of time and just need to sign on the dotted line.

  • How can I get from Budapest Ferihegy Airport to the city centre using public transport?

    If you wish to use public transport, bus 100E departs from outside Terminal 2 and goes straight into the city centre. It operates between 4am and 11:30pm. If you need to get to a train station, hop on bus 200E instead; also departing from outside Terminal 2, it goes to the Kobanya-Kispest metro station. From there you can take the metro into the city centre or on to another destination.

  • Where can I find a taxi at Budapest Ferihegy Airport?

    Fotaxi is the company operating taxis to and from the airport in Budapest. Before you hop in a cab, you should go to one of the Fotaxi booths located in Terminals 2A and 2B to make a reservation, and then head to the taxi rank. You can pay with cash or credit card, and all taxi fares are regulated at HUF300/km (about AUD1.5/km), as well as a HUF700 (about AUD3.5) waiting fee. A taxi fare to the city centre is usually around HUF7,200 (about AUD35).

  • Is there luggage storage available at Budapest Ferihegy Airport?

    Luggage storage is available in the SkyCourt on the ground floor of Terminal 2. They are open 24 hours a day, and have rates starting from just one hour’s storage. Long-term storage options are also available, but you should note that only cash payment is accepted.

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Budapest Ferihegy Airport?

    While there is no hotel inside the airport, the Ibis Styles Budapest Airport Hotel is within walking distance, right across from Terminal 2. Sarokhaz Panzio Hotel is two minutes from the airport and has an airport shuttle available for a fee. The Airport Hotel Budapest and Budapest Airport Hotel Stacio are both five minutes from the airport and also have a free shuttle service.

  • How far is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport from central Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport is 17 km from the centre of Budapest.

  • What is the name of Budapest’s airport?

    All flights to Budapest land at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. The airport code is BUD,and it can also be referred to as Ferenc Liszt Intl or Ferihegy.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Budapest is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,870. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $2,065 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Budapest?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Budapest is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,109 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Budapest is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,526.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Budapest

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Budapest flight deals.
  • If you have a disability or reduced mobility, then you can request help in advance of your arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). You must arrange this a minimum of 48h before you take-off and, upon landing, you will get assistance from your seat on the plane all the way through to the information desk in the arrivals hall. You will also get help collecting any belongings from the baggage carousel, too.
  • You can get from Budapest Airport to the centre of the city with the flexibility and freedom of a car hire. With there being several internationally recognised car hire companies for you to choose from in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2, such as SIXT and Avis, you'll be on your way in no time at all.
  • Not only can you reach the centre of the capital with ease from Budapest Airport, but you also have easy access to other parts of the country as well. You can reach Kecskemet in around 50min or Siofok in about 1h 15min by car.
  • Budapest Info Point is a tourist information centre that can help all passengers arriving on flights to Budapest with information about the city and sightseeing. This is where you can also purchase the Budapest Card, which includes public transport and entrance to many of the city’s attractions. Their desks are located in Terminal 2A (open from 8am to 10pm) and in Terminal 2B (open from 10am to 2am).
  • Duty-free shopping is available 24 hours a day at Budapest Ferihegy Airport, which makes it perfect for some last minute shopping no matter what time your flight is. A few cafés throughout the airport are also open 24 hours a day, so you don’t have to worry about being hungry after a late-night flight to Budapest.
  • Travellers looking for a quiet space can head to one of the multiple airport lounges at Budapest Ferihegy Airport. Menzies Aviation Lounge in Terminal 2A next to Gate A8, as well as the Platinum Lounge with its locations in both the Schengen and non-Schengen areas, are accessible by all passengers through a prepaid pass or lounge membership. You do, however, need to buy your lounge pass online 24 hours in advance.
  • After a long flight to Budapest head to Lian Day Spa, which is located in the SkyCourt in Terminal 2. It is open from 8am to 8pm and offers Thai neck, foot and back massages. If you need to get your hair done, you can go to the Jose Eber shop, which offers hairstyling services and is also located in the SkyCourt in Terminal 2.
  • Those with a bit of free time can head to the Observation Deck on Departures Level 3 to watch planes in action. There is a small fee to get in and it’s open 24 hours a day. If you prefer looking at art, Budapest Ferihegy Airport features bud:gallery, an exhibition space in the area connecting Terminals 2A and 2B featuring rotating photo exhibitions throughout the year.

Top 5 airlines flying to Budapest

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

While we were picking up passengers in São Paulo, on our way from Buenos Aires to Istanbul, it was impossible to use the bathrooms for 90 minutes. The crew was largely inattentive with one or two exceptions. They should distribute more water for a flight that long. When I signal that I wanted to have a second glass of wine, my prayers were left unanswered…

Unbelievable food and service! Chefs are amazing onboard. WiFi spotty

It was my first time flying with Turkish Airlines, but I found the staff—from the airport to the cabin crew—to be somewhat dismissive and overly direct. This experience left me feeling discouraged about even considering a visit to Turkey in the future.

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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