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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Prague to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 08:39
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 22:54.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Prague to Budapest.

A direct flight from Prague to Budapest takes 1h 14m, covering 757 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Prague to Budapest range from $144 to $293, with an average of $204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $204 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $182 return, compared with $252 via a stopover through London Luton (LTN).

Ryanair is the only airline operating Prague to Budapest flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Prague to Budapest flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Prague to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $77, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Prague to Budapest usually depart from Václav Havel Prague (PRG) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Prague to Budapest route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

One-stop flights from Prague to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Prague to Budapest. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $145 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $176.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Prague and Budapest.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 26m, compared to 4h 12m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 17m via Zurich (ZRH).

Kalvin ter is one of the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Prague to Budapest flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Since Budapest, Hungary, is in the Schengen area, you'll fly from Terminal 2. You can pay for the Fast Track program to speed you through security. Book in advance for about 150 CZK ($7) per person.

You have two travel options from BUD Airport to Budapest city center, which are taxi and bus. Taxi booths are located at the exits of Terminals 2A and 2B. Bus 100E departs from the BKK stop at the arrivals level between both terminals. Get your ticket from the ticket vending machines in the Arrivals Hall.

If you arrive late in Budapest and would like to spend the night at Budapest Airport, the Ibis Styles Budapest Airport Hotel is within walking distance, opposite Terminal 2.

There are spa and salon services at Lian Day Spa in Terminal 2 and DryBar in SkyCourt. The Terrace Cafe Rooftop at Terminal 2 has a smoking area, Terminal 2B has a chapel, and Terminal 2A has an observation deck that charges about 500 HUF (1.66 USD).