What percentage of Budapest to Vienna flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10% of flights from Budapest to Vienna were direct. The majority of flights on this route typically include at least one stopover. For those flights that involve a connection, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that travelers should anticipate connecting flights more often than not.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Vienna?

A direct flight from Budapest to Vienna typically takes 0 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, at 7 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between Budapest and Vienna is approximately 214 kilometers. Therefore, direct flights offer a significantly shorter travel duration compared to those with layovers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Budapest to Vienna?

Historically, it has been significantly cheaper to fly from Budapest to Vienna with a layover. The median price for connecting flights was $161, whereas direct flights had a median price of $277. This represents a premium of 72% for choosing a direct flight. While only 10% of flights on this route are direct, opting for a connecting flight typically results in a more economical fare.

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July 14 - July 21

Cheapest

Earliest

BUD - Vienna

$222

$93

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September 2 - September 13

BUD - Vienna

$203

$97

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September 1 - September 20

BUD - Vienna

$194

$98

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July 29 - July 30

BUD - Vienna

$206

$99

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July 22 - July 30

BUD - Vienna

$198

$100

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July 21 - July 28

BUD - Vienna

$205

$100

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August 11 - August 18

BUD - Vienna

$229

$100

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September 16 - September 20

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BUD - Vienna

$231

$100

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August 5 - August 12

Best

BUD - Vienna

$234

$101

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August 18 - August 25

BUD - Vienna

$221

$101

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Budapest to Vienna: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Vienna

Right now, 11% of recent fares for flights from Budapest to Vienna are considered a good price. Fares typically range from $145–$190, with a median of $162. Currently, prices are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Budapest to Vienna.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Vienna, February stands out with a median fare of $143. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $146, and January presents a median of $150. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Budapest to Vienna takes about 7h 5m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, reflecting that direct flights from Budapest to Vienna are less common. This journey time accounts for the median duration across all observed itineraries, including those with stopovers.

The route from Budapest to Vienna covers a distance of 214 km. This is classified as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief journey. Despite the short distance, the majority of itineraries involve at least one connection.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Vienna

Regular price: $188 - $373

Prices for flights from Budapest to Vienna are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Vienna is typically between $188 and $373. The current lowest deal is $93 with Aero Services Executive for travel from Jul 14-Jul 21.

now $93

Low $188

High $373

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Vienna

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Vienna is February, with a median price of 143 USD. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of 250 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $143

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $250

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Direct flights from Budapest to Vienna

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Mon, Jul 6

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BUD - Vienna

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Wizz Air

$242

$130

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

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BUD - Vienna

Budapest (BUD) - Vienna (VIE)

Wizz Air

$241

$132

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

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BUD - Vienna

Budapest (BUD) - Vienna (VIE)

Aero Services Executive

$241

$135

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

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BUD - Vienna

Budapest (BUD) - Vienna (VIE)

Aero Services Executive

$221

$124

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Vienna

Budapest (BUD) - Vienna (VIE)

Ryanair

$247

$137

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Vienna

Budapest (BUD) - Vienna (VIE)

Aero Services Executive

$224

$93

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Vienna

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$246 → $103

58%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$253 → $110

56%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$242 → $102

58%

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

$248 → $111

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Vienna

Budapest - Vienna route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level, with 11% of deals historically considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $143.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 5m

The typical flight duration for this route is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 214 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights

Austrian Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for this route appear frequently, with an average of 0.67 deals per day.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Vienna.

📍 ~16 km from Budapest (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$87

Vienna main airports to arrive at

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is ideal for direct access to Vienna, offering a convenient arrival point.

📍 ~19 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$87

Airports nearby Vienna used as alternative

Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Cheapest

Bratislava Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and low-cost options, despite a smaller route network.

📍 ~60 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$89

Graz (GRZ)

Graz is a reliable domestic alternative within Austria, offering efficient processes for regional and feeder flights.

📍 ~150 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Linz (LNZ)

Linz is conveniently located on the main western rail axis from Vienna, serving as an alternative for business travelers.

📍 ~180 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Brno–Tuřany (BRQ)

Brno–Tuřany is geographically close to the northern Austrian border, accessible via direct bus or train from Vienna.

📍 ~130 km from Vienna (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vienna

Historically, the best prices for flights from Budapest to Vienna are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $172. Booking within 6-13 days of departure typically saw prices rise to approximately $183, while booking more than 60 days out resulted in an average price of $195. This suggests that planning your trip within the sweet spot of two to four weeks prior to departure can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Vienna was considered to be $145 or less. The median price for this route was $162. Fares at the higher end of the spectrum typically reached $190. These figures are based on an analysis of prices observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Budapest to Vienna are February and March, with median prices of $143 and $146, respectively. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $150. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $162 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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