What percentage of Dublin to Budapest flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 18.6% of flights from Dublin to Budapest are direct. This indicates that the majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers is one. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Budapest?

A direct flight from Dublin to Budapest typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 190 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, or 390 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 1914 kilometers.

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

Historically, it has been slightly cheaper to fly from Dublin to Budapest with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $163 across the trailing quarter. Direct flights, on the other hand, had a median price of $175, representing a premium of 7% compared to connecting options. Direct flights accounted for approximately 20.9% of all flights on this route.

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Dublin to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Budapest

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Dublin to Budapest connect at least once, with only 18.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Budapest, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $135. Following closely are December and January, both offering median fares of $148.

Fares for flights from Dublin to Budapest typically range from $135–$216, with a median price of $171. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

A typical journey from Dublin to Budapest takes about 3h 10m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1914 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Budapest

Regular price: €96 - €273

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

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Budapest is 96 EUR to 273 EUR. The current lowest deal is 69 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 27.

now 69 €

Low 96 €

High 273 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Budapest

The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Budapest is March, with a median price of $127. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $228. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from 127 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 228 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Budapest

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Budapest

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

302 €

114 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

284 €

154 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

238 €

90 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

188 €

98 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

217 €

112 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

215 €

110 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

302 € → 114 €

62%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

238 € → 90 €

62%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

229 € → 87 €

62%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

232 € → 93 €

60%

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Dublin - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dublin to Budapest are below the typical level of $171.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $135.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Direct flights to Budapest typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes, connecting flights 6 hours 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 81.4% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an available airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Dublin to Budapest appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a key departure point for flights to Budapest, offering good value.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€60

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Dublin to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€77

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport offers significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

📍 ~215 km from Budapest (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~€56

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Dublin to Budapest is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $154. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to approximately $238. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price is about $164, indicating that planning ahead can lead to notable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Dublin to Budapest is considered a good deal if you find it for $135 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $171. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $216 or less. Therefore, aiming for prices at or below $135 can help ensure you are getting a competitive rate.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dublin to Budapest include February, with a median price of $135. December and January also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $148. The annual median price for this route is $171. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months for their journeys.

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Dublin to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Budapest

A typical journey from Dublin to Budapest takes about 3h 10m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1914 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Budapest

Regular price: €96 - €273

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

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Budapest is 96 EUR to 273 EUR. The current lowest deal is 69 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 27.

now 69 €

Low 96 €

High 273 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Budapest

March

Cheapest

Flights from 127 €

February

Most Expensive

Flights from 228 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Budapest

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Budapest

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

302 €

114 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Aer Lingus

284 €

154 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

238 €

90 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

188 €

98 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

217 €

112 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Budapest

Dublin (DUB) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

215 €

110 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

302 € → 114 €

62%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

238 € → 90 €

62%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

229 € → 87 €

62%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

232 € → 93 €

60%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Budapest

Dublin - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dublin to Budapest are below the typical level of $171.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $135.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Direct flights to Budapest typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes, connecting flights 6 hours 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 81.4% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an available airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Dublin to Budapest appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a key departure point for flights to Budapest, offering good value.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€60

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Dublin to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€77

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport offers significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Cheap Flights from Dublin to Budapest

Today’s best flight deals from Dublin to Budapest

Dublin to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Budapest

Direct flights from Dublin to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Budapest

Dublin - Budapest route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Dublin main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

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Nov 13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

When is the best time to book flights from Dublin to Budapest?

How do I know if a Dublin to Budapest flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dublin to Budapest?

What percentage of Dublin to Budapest flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Budapest?

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

Related routes

More routes from Dublin

Flights to Budapest from other cities

Dublin to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Budapest

Direct flights from Dublin to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Budapest

Dublin - Budapest route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Dublin main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

Dec 17

Nov 28

Dec 01

Nov 13

Dec 04

Dec 08

Nov 28

Nov 09

Jan 10

Nov 09

Nov 30

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

When is the best time to book flights from Dublin to Budapest?

How do I know if a Dublin to Budapest flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dublin to Budapest?