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Cheapest return fare
$967
Typical prices: $1,195-$1,631
China Eastern
Fri 6/3Thu 19/3
SYD - BUD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$587
Typical prices: $633-$665
China Southern
Fri 20/2
SYD - BUD • 1 stop
When to travel
November
Cheapest • 30% price drop
July
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Cheap Flights to Budapest

 
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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Recent return flight deals to Budapest

Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
China Eastern Logo
15:10 - 16:00
SYD
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BUD
34h 50m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
19:55 - 10:00
BUD
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SYD
28h 05m
2 stops
$967China Eastern
Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
China Eastern Logo
15:10 - 16:00
SYD
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BUD
34h 50m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
19:55 - 10:00
BUD
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SYD
28h 05m
2 stops
$977China Eastern
Tue, 5 May - Sat, 30 May
China Southern Logo
23:00 - 07:00
BNE
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BUD
40h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:45 - 08:15
BUD
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BNE
35h 30m
1 stop
$1,061China Southern
Tue, 5 May - Sat, 30 May
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 07:00
SYD
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BUD
41h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:45 - 19:40
BUD
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SYD
22h 55m
1 stop
$1,080China Southern
Mon, 25 May - Thu, 28 May
British Airways Logo
08:50 - 01:10
ADL
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BUD
47h 50m
3 stops
British Airways Logo
11:40 - 11:05
BUD
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ADL
39h 55m
3 stops
$1,785British Airways
Mon, 25 May - Thu, 28 May
British Airways Logo
08:50 - 17:05
ADL
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BUD
39h 45m
3 stops
British Airways Logo
11:40 - 11:55
BUD
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ADL
40h 45m
3 stops
$1,789British Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
09:30 - 13:05
MCY
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BUD
36h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 15:40
BUD
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MCY
39h 55m
2 stops
$2,523Qatar Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 13:05
OOL
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BUD
55h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:30 - 10:40
BUD
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OOL
40h 10m
2 stops
$2,525Qatar Airways
Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Emirates Logo
16:55 - 21:35
DRW
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BUD
36h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
16:05 - 04:30
BUD
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DRW
52h 55m
2 stops
$2,594Emirates
Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Emirates Logo
16:55 - 13:55
DRW
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BUD
28h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:40 - 04:30
BUD
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DRW
46h 20m
2 stops
$2,599Emirates
Booking Insights

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 $919 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,345 and $2,262 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $1,089.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Budapest Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$587
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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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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.

  • 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Budapest. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3514 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

10.0 ExcellentJessica, Dec 2025
KUL - DXB
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Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

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.

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

this was a short flight in business class. I had problem in the Istambul airport - the lounge for Turkish Airlines was too far and we never were able to reach it

Luggage never made it it’s been 2 days and no proper update

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

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.

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