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August 14 - August 29

Cheapest

HHN - Budapest

$207

$122

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September 8 - September 11

Best

HHN - Budapest

$212

$123

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September 22 - October 7

HHN - Budapest

$186

$125

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October 6 - October 7

HHN - Budapest

$223

$125

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September 8 - October 7

HHN - Budapest

$183

$128

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September 15 - October 7

HHN - Budapest

$183

$128

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August 7 - August 10

Earliest

HHN - Budapest

$239

$129

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September 15 - September 16

HHN - Budapest

$211

$129

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September 8 - September 15

HHN - Budapest

$204

$131

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September 22 - September 26

HHN - Budapest

$210

$131

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Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Budapest

For cheap flights from Frankfurt to Budapest, fares typically range from $170–$290, with a median of $211. Right now, fares are above the typical level, with 22% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

A typical journey from Frankfurt to Budapest takes about 6h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct, which is common for this route.

The distance between Frankfurt and Budapest is 834 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, even with connections.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Budapest, September stands out with a median fare of $170. August is also a strong contender, with median fares around $173. Travelers can also find more affordable options in January, where the median fare is $186, making these months generally more budget-friendly for this route.

Most itineraries between Frankfurt and Budapest connect at least once, with only 36.2% of recent fares being direct flights. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that while direct flights from Frankfurt to Budapest are available, many travelers will experience at least one stop on their journey.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Budapest

Regular price: $163 - $309

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $163 and $309. The current lowest deal is $122 with Ryanair, for travel from Aug 14 to Aug 29.

now $122

Low $163

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Budapest

Flights from Frankfurt to Budapest are cheapest in September, with a median price of $170. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $258. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $170

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $258

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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Budapest

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Budapest

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Budapest

Frankfurt (FRA) - Budapest (BUD)

Condor Flugdienst

$357

$212

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Budapest

Frankfurt (HHN) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

$254

$143

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Budapest

Frankfurt (HHN) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

$220

$145

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Budapest

Frankfurt (FRA) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

$230

$148

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Budapest

Frankfurt (FRA) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

$258

$154

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Budapest

Frankfurt (FRA) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

$215

$148

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

$427 → $194

55%

5 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 18

$427 → $195

54%

1 night

Oct 24 - Oct 25

$430 → $199

54%

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

$424 → $195

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Budapest

Frankfurt - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Budapest are below the typical level, with deals around $122.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Budapest, with a median price of $170.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 6h 20m.

Flights from Frankfurt to Budapest typically take 6h 20m, with most routes involving connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, making up 63.8% of available deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has the cheapest recent deal at $122.

Ryanair offered the cheapest recent deal from Frankfurt to Budapest at $122.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Budapest appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a good option for flights from Frankfurt to Budapest.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurt–Hahn offers another departure choice for flights from Frankfurt to Budapest.

📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Consider Vienna International for its extensive route network and excellent rail and bus connections to Budapest.

📍 ~215 km from Budapest (reachable by rail and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Cheapest

Bratislava Airport is a closer international option with simple road access and a manageable terminal.

📍 ~165 km from Budapest (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes and modern facilities.

📍 ~290 km from Budapest (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$121

Zagreb (ZAG)

Zagreb is a capital city airport with full-service carriers and a direct highway connection from Budapest.

📍 ~295 km from Budapest (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Košice International (KSC)

Košice International offers relatively close proximity and good regional connectivity for Eastern Europe.

📍 ~250 km from Budapest (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

48% AI deal score

$758

From FRA

Elite

Sep 07

Budapest, Hungary

48% AI deal score

$759

$758

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From FRA

Elite

Jul 25

Budapest, Hungary

47% AI deal score

$700

$668

Save $32

From FRA

Elite

Jul 23

Budapest, Hungary

47% AI deal score

$701

$668

Save $33

From FRA

Budapest, Hungary

45% AI deal score

Budapest, Hungary

42% AI deal score

$1,093

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Historically, the best time to book flights from Frankfurt to Budapest is 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $203. Booking 14-27 days out typically sees an average price of $262, while booking 28-59 days out shows an average price of $267. Travelers who book within 0-6 days of departure typically find prices around $268, and booking 7-13 days out sees the highest average price at $358.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Frankfurt to Budapest is considered to be $170 or less. The median price for this route was $211. Prices typically range, with 25% of tickets found for $170 or less, and 75% of tickets costing up to $290.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Frankfurt to Budapest are September and August, with median prices of $170 and $173 respectively. January also shows a competitive median price of $186. The annual median price for this route is $211, suggesting these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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