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Flying Time2 h and 35 mWhen flying from Zagreb to Budapest, this can take around 2 h and 35 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$119The best price for flights from Zagreb to Budapest offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportPlesoPleso is where you'll take off when flying from Zagreb to Budapest

Arrival AirportFerihegyYou'll land at Ferihegy when flying from Zagreb to Budapest

Peak seasonAugustAugust is the busiest time to fly from Zagreb to Budapest according to search data results from our customers

Best time to bookAugustAugust is one of the most frequent times to fly to Budapest from Zagreb according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

149%Trains are 149% more expensive in Budapest than in Zagreb.

Zagreb$0.61

Budapest$1.52

MealMid-priced restaurant

13%A meal in Budapest is 13% cheaper than a meal in Zagreb.

Zagreb$13.92

Budapest$12.16

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

44%Taxis are 44% more expensive in Budapest than in Zagreb.

Zagreb$2.32

Budapest$3.34

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

24%Coffee is 24% more expensive in Budapest than in Zagreb.

Zagreb$2.48

Budapest$3.07

Exchange rate

1 USD = 331.73 HUF

1 HUF = 0.01 USD

Last revised on Fri, 12/5

Distance: 187 miles

Zagreb airports

Pleso (ZAG)How far from city center: 7 miles

Budapest airports

Ferihegy (BUD)How far from city center: 11 miles

Flights from Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia's offbeat capital city, offers a wide range of metropolitan attractions. Zagreb Airport, also known as Pleso Airport, is the busiest and largest in the country, with connections to major domestic and international destinations. The airport has one terminal and handles millions of passengers every year.

Zagreb Airport is the principal hub for the Croatian national flag carrier, Croatia Airlines. The transport hub has a range of flights from Zagreb to Budapest via major airlines such as Austrian, Croatia, Lufthansa and LOT. Most of these flights have stop-overs in Vienna, Munich, Warsaw and Frankfurt, with an average journey time of about two hours.

Travelling to Zagreb airport

Zagreb Airport is located about 12km from the center of Zagreb, with its convenient transport links you can be at the airport in no time. Getting to the airport before your departure time is very crucial so that you don't miss your flight. Pleso prijevoz bus terminal offers a direct bus line for transportation to the airport from the Central bus station. You can pre-book a taxi, which will pick you up from your location and drop you off at the airport. If you decide to drive to the airport, you will find a range of parking facilities with several options at the airport.

Reaching Budapest

Budapest is reputed to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The bustling city features a wide range of exciting activities you wouldn't want to miss. Art lovers can visit the Museum of Fine Arts or take some time to explore the Hungarian National Gallery to view the collection of spectacular art pieces it offers.

Take a tour around the city to see the elegance of the Buda Castle and stroll around catching glimpses of Budapest landmarks. The Danube River is not exempt as it is, in fact, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Club Studio situated in the Danube, on the small island of Sziget, for all-night partying.

Getting to the city center

Flights from Zagreb arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, the main airport serving the Hungarian Capital city. Getting to the city center from the airport is relatively easy. You can opt for the city bus, which runs to the city's Metro line from the airport.

Public bus lines also connect to the city metro service. You can take the 200E bus from the airport terminal 2 to Kobanya-Kispest metro terminal, opt for metro line M3 to ride to the city center. You can book the airport shuttle minibus at the taxi desk in the terminal building for shared transport to the city.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zagreb to Budapest

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Hungary. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Zagreb to Budapest, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Zagreb to Budapest is $119. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Budapest more expensive than Zagreb to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Budapest costs about $ 3.34 USD, 44% more expensive than Zagreb, with a fare of $ 2.32 USD,

while train tickets cost 149% more at Budapest: $ 1.52 USD versus $ 0.61 USD at Zagreb.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 12.16 USD euros in Budapest, 13% less than the 13.92 USD euros in Zagreb.

The price of the coffee is around 24% more expensive in Budapest, with an average of 3.07 USD , while in Zagreb the coffee costs 2.48 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Zagreb to Budapest?

The most popular months to book a trip from Zagreb to Budapest are August, May and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Zagreb to Budapest?

The best time of the year to visit Budapest depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to Budapest from Zagreb in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, January and December are the months with fewer searches for Zagreb - Budapest.

How long does the flight from Zagreb to Budapest take?

Flight length from Zagreb to Budapest is around 02:35 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,091 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Budapest compared to Zagreb?

While in Zagreb the temperatures can reach an average of 33.32 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Budapest's temperatures can go up to 33.95 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -9.36 ºC in Budapest, compared to the -9.79 ºC average degrees reported in Zagreb. During the winter period, Zagreb can register 3 mm precipitation, while Budapest have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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