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Popular flight routes to Budapest

Tel Aviv - Yafo
Flights from Tel Aviv - Yafoto Budapest
75$
71$
Prime price per passenger
New York City
Flights from New York Cityto Budapest
2923$
2858$
Prime price per passenger
Newark, NJ
Flights from Newark, NJto Budapest
455$
449$
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Chicago
Flights from Chicagoto Budapest
1318$
1301$
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San Francisco, CA
Flights from San Francisco, CAto Budapest
363$
352$
Prime price per passenger
Los Angeles, CA
Flights from Los Angeles, CAto Budapest
3426$
3409$
Prime price per passenger

How long is the flight to Budapest?

If you’re planning to fly to Budapest, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From Newark, NJ, the flight takes about 9h 55m; from Washington, D.C., around 10h 1m; and from New York City, approximately 10h 15m.
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Newark, NJWashington, D.C.New York CityChicagoLos Angeles, CA
0h 5h 10h 15h
9h 55m
10h 1m
10h 15m
10h 34m
13h 14m

How much does a flight to Budapest cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from Louisville, KY to Budapest starting from $331, with an average price of $331. If you depart from other cities such as Pittsburgh, PA, you can find tickets from $347, and from Portland, OR starting from $447, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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About Budapest

Hungary's capital Budapest is actually two cities joined, Buda and Pest. Buda is the area on the western side of the River Danube and Pest is the area in the river's eastern side. Its picturesque scenery and impressive architecture have earned it the nickname "The Paris of the East" and a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List (specifically for buildings along the Danube, Andrassy Avenue and the Castle Quarter). Budapest is a lively, bustling city with lots for visitors to explore, including nearly two thousand years of history. Flights to Budapest are a gateway to excellent live music, food, culture and nightlife. Discover here the best offers for Flight + Hotel to Budapest.

Things to do and places to visit in Budapest

Passengers on a flight to Budapest will be spoilt for choice. A long and storied history meets a modern sensibility in a city that loves to party. Days can be spent simply wandering the streets and marveling at the architecture but it's also well worth going inside a few. There are fantastic museums and elaborate churches in spades. It's not all about the past, though. There are excellent bars and restaurants to try out, too.

When visiting Budapest, be sure to:

  • Go to the Citadella to see a stunning panorama view of the city
  • Cross the Danube on the Chain Bridge (beautifully lit up at night)
  • See the Parliament Building, which is Europe's biggest
  • Shop at the three-floor Great Market Hall
  • Explore the imposing Royal Palace
  • Visit the Rock Church – created from natural caves
  • Meet the great and the good of Hungarian history (in statue form) in Heroes Square
  • Enjoy the views from the Fisherman's Bastion
  • See the Communist monuments of Memento Park
  • Admire the colorful decoration of St. Matthias Church
  • Relax and unwind at the Szechenyi thermal baths
  • See a show at the luxurious Budapest Opera House
  • Learn about the brutal Nazi and Communist regimes at the House of Terror

Airport(s) near Budapest

Budapest Franz Liszt Airport
Top Carriers
Top carriers operating from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Aiport include: EasyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair.
Location
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Aiport is located around 16km southeast of the city center.
Transportation
The 200E bus services runs between the airport and the Kobanya-Kispest metro station. From there, the M3 metro line goes into the city center. It is also possible to make the journey by minibus or taxi.

Popular destinations near Budapest

Flying to Budapest is the fastest and most convenient way to reach these nearby destinations:

  • Érd
  • Szigetszentmiklós
  • Gödöllő
  • Dunakeszi
  • Budaörs
  • Vecsés
  • Szentendre
  • Gyál
  • Veresegyház
  • Fót
  • Maglód
  • Pécel
  • Törökbálint
  • Biatorbágy
  • Pomáz
  • Kerepes

Frequently asked questions about flights to Budapest

How can I find cheap flights to Budapest on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $26 to Budapest. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Budapest.
When's the best time to go to Budapest?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Budapest is March.
The next best month to travel to Budapest is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Budapest.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Budapest.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Budapest?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Budapest, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Scandinavian Airlines: the average price of a one way flight is $767.63 . The average price of a Boston, MA ticket to Budapest is $667.43 and $668.03 if you leave from Newark, NJ.
  • TAP Portugal: a one-way ticket costs on average $772.45: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of New York City to Budapest, which amounts to $715.06 and that of flights departing from Washington, D.C., whose average price is $802.82.
  • Air Serbia: the average price of a one-way ticket is $788.91. The flight between New York City and Budapest costs on average $772.51 and the ticket price from Chicago round the $911.81.
Which airlines fly to Budapest?

Airlines flying direct from the US to Budapest include:

  • Wizz Air, with flights from Tel Aviv - Yafo, Madrid and from Athens, for example.
  • Ryanair also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from London, Paris and Prague.
  • Wizz Air Malta, with flights from Tel Aviv - Yafo to Budapest and Taba and also from Rome.

Airlines with indirect flights to Budapest include:

  • Lufthansa, which flies from Los Angeles, CA, Washington, D.C. or Miami, FL.
  • Turkish Airlines, with flights from Tampa, FL and San Francisco, CA, as well as from Orlando.
  • Emirates, with flights from New York City, Chicago and also Newark, NJ.
How many airports are in Budapest and which is the main one?
Budapest has 1 airport. Liszt Ferenc International Airport operates domestic and international flights to 117 cities. Some of the most popular destinations are Barcelona, Madrid and Rome.
What is the weather like in Budapest?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Budapest is in July, August and June, when the average temperature reaches 80ºF, while October, January and March are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 25 hours. However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Budapest during January, February or December to experience an average of 28ºF. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during June, May and July, when the average precipitation in Budapest is 61mm, while the months of February, January and March are drier, with an average of 29mm.

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