Are most flights from Budapest long-haul or short-haul?

Across the trailing 90 days, medium-haul flights typically represent the largest share of flights from Budapest, accounting for 40%. Short-haul flights make up 32% of the routes. Long-haul flights historically represent 28% of the available options from Budapest.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Budapest by country?

Historically, some of the most affordable international destinations from Budapest include Memmingen, Germany, with a median price of $36. Gdańsk, Poland, typically has a median price of $47. Other inexpensive options include Glasgow, United Kingdom, at $52, and Brussels, Belgium, for $56. Vilnius, Lithuania, also shows a median price of $57 across the trailing 90 days.

What month has the cheapest flights from Budapest?

Historically, April has been the cheapest month for flights from Budapest, with an average price of $424. This represents a 19% savings compared to the annual median average price of $524. January is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $453.

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BUD
Skopje
Republic of North Macedonia • 2026-08-19
85% AI deal score
$97
$12
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Tirana
Albania • 2027-02-03
78% AI deal score
$39
$13
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Bulgaria • 2026-10-05
84% AI deal score
$69
$13
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Milan
Italy • 2026-10-06
79% AI deal score
$71
$17
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BUD
Venice
Italy • 2026-09-16
76% AI deal score
$64
$18
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BUD
Gdańsk
Poland • 2027-01-31
80% AI deal score
$66
$18
One-way
BUD
Thessaloniki
Greece • 2026-10-04
82% AI deal score
$90
$18
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Malta
Malta • 2026-10-29
86% AI deal score
$93
$18
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BUD
Zadar
Croatia • 2026-09-03
80% AI deal score
$67
$18
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BUD
Kraków
Poland • 2026-09-21
76% AI deal score
$53
$18
One-way

Flights from Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest

Only 24.1% of recent fares from Budapest are for direct flights, indicating that connecting routes are more common for travelers departing from this city. This means you will frequently find options that include layovers, which can sometimes offer more competitive pricing or access to a wider range of destinations.

For those seeking cheap flights from Budapest, the most economical options right now include trips to Sofia, Bulgaria, with fares starting at $31. You can also find inexpensive flights to Katowice, Poland, from $36, and to Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, with prices beginning at $37. These destinations represent some of the most budget-friendly choices currently available from Budapest.

Travelers from Budapest have access to a broad network of destinations, with recent fares covering 712 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most prominent countries by share of recent fares are Spain, accounting for 10%, followed by Italy at 9%, and Greece at 8%. This distribution highlights a strong focus on Southern European destinations such as Madrid, Rome, and Athens.

Looking at the most frequently available routes over the last 90 days, Copenhagen, Denmark, stands out as a consistently popular destination from Budapest. Other frequently discounted routes include flights to Athens, Greece, and longer-haul options to Miami, United States. These destinations appear most often in recent fare observations, suggesting they are well-served or frequently offer competitive prices.

The flight distances from Budapest show a balanced distribution across different haul lengths. Approximately 32% of routes are short-haul, while 40% are medium-haul trips. About 28% of the routes from Budapest are long-haul, indicating a significant number of longer-distance international travel opportunities available to travelers.

Most popular airlines from Budapest

Wizz Air

Ryanair

Lufthansa

KLM

Air France

British Airways

Turkish Airlines

SWISS

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Wed, Aug 19

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BUD - Louisville

Budapest (BUD) - Louisville (SDF)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,479

$783

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - St. Louis

Budapest (BUD) - St. Louis (STL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,480

$787

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Charleston

Budapest (BUD) - Charleston (CHS)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,501

$789

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Panama City

Budapest (BUD) - Panama City (ECP)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,658

$881

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Santa Ana

Budapest (BUD) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Lufthansa

$1,545

$639

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Yangon

Budapest (BUD) - Yangon (RGN)

China Southern Airlines

$1,226

$669

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Budapest

Taipei

TOP

Taiwan • Dec 2026

from

$536

Mauritius Island

TOP

Mauritius • Dec 2026

from

$732

Memphis

TOP

United States • Aug 2026

from

$839

Santiago de Chile

TOP

Chile • Aug 2026

from

$915

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$548

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Apr 2027

from

$563

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Budapest

-58%

BUD - College Station

$2,707 → $1,129

-56%

BUD - Charleston

$1,791 → $797

-50%

BUD - Worcester

$1,964 → $992

-54%

BUD - Lafayette

$1,723 → $795

Popular Airports from Budapest

Budapest airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Wed - Fri

Flights from Budapest are cheapest on Mon, Wed, and Fri, with fares as low as $15.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$21 direct / ~$31 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Budapest are to destinations like Sofia, Katowice, and Skopje.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways

Low-cost and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Budapest.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the best prices from Budapest.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jul

Flights from Budapest tend to be cheaper in Jul.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Sofia

Flights from Budapest to Sofia are available from $31.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Hungary's capital.

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

💸 Flights from ~$28

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

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

📍 ~196 km from Budapest (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$63

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China • Sep 2026

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Greece • Dec 2026

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$434

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Latvia • Oct 2026

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Booking Flights from Budapest: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Budapest have median prices under $100. For example, flights to Memmingen, Germany, typically have a median price of $36. Other affordable options include Gdańsk, Poland, with a median price of $47, and Glasgow, United Kingdom, at $52. Brussels, Belgium, and Vilnius, Lithuania, also show median prices of $56 and $57 respectively across the trailing 90 days. Verona and Catania in Italy are also frequently available for $57.

Across the trailing 90 days, travelers could typically fly to 712 unique cities from Budapest. These destinations span 75 different countries. Historically, Spain has accounted for 10% of available destinations, while Italy represents 9%, and Greece makes up 8% of the country distribution.

Historically, some of the most frequently served destinations from Budapest include Copenhagen, Denmark, and Athens, Greece. Miami, United States, also consistently ranks among the top destinations. These cities represent some of the most common routes available from Budapest across the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Budapest: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Budapest

Wizz Air

Ryanair

Lufthansa

KLM

Air France

British Airways

Turkish Airlines

SWISS

Last-minute flights going from Budapest soon

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Louisville

Budapest (BUD) - Louisville (SDF)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,479

$783

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - St. Louis

Budapest (BUD) - St. Louis (STL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,480

$787

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Charleston

Budapest (BUD) - Charleston (CHS)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,501

$789

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Panama City

Budapest (BUD) - Panama City (ECP)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,658

$881

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Santa Ana

Budapest (BUD) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Lufthansa

$1,545

$639

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Yangon

Budapest (BUD) - Yangon (RGN)

China Southern Airlines

$1,226

$669

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Budapest

Taipei

TOP

Taiwan • Dec 2026

from

$536

Mauritius Island

TOP

Mauritius • Dec 2026

from

$732

Memphis

TOP

United States • Aug 2026

from

$839

Santiago de Chile

TOP

Chile • Aug 2026

from

$915

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$548

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Apr 2027

from

$563

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Budapest

-58%

BUD - College Station

$2,707 → $1,129

-56%

BUD - Charleston

$1,791 → $797

-50%

BUD - Worcester

$1,964 → $992

-54%

BUD - Lafayette

$1,723 → $795

Popular Airports from Budapest

Budapest airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Wed - Fri

Flights from Budapest are cheapest on Mon, Wed, and Fri, with fares as low as $15.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$21 direct / ~$31 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Budapest are to destinations like Sofia, Katowice, and Skopje.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways

Low-cost and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Budapest.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the best prices from Budapest.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jul

Flights from Budapest tend to be cheaper in Jul.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Sofia

Flights from Budapest to Sofia are available from $31.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Hungary's capital.

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

💸 Flights from ~$28

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

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

China • Sep 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,257

$1,198

Save $1,059

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Budapest: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Budapest

Today’s best flight deals from Budapest

Flights from Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest

Most popular airlines from Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Budapest soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Budapest

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Budapest

Popular Airports from Budapest

Budapest airport insights

Mon - Wed - Fri

From ~$21 direct / ~$31 roundtrip

Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways

2-8 weeks in advance

Jul

Watch fares to Sofia

Budapest main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Budapest

Best Elite deals from Budapest

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Booking Flights from Budapest: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Budapest are under 100 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Budapest?

What are the top flight destinations from Budapest?

Are most flights from Budapest long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Budapest by country?

What month has the cheapest flights from Budapest?

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Most popular destinations to fly from Budapest

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Budapest

Popular Airports from Budapest

Budapest airport insights

Mon - Wed - Fri

From ~$21 direct / ~$31 roundtrip

Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways

2-8 weeks in advance

Jul

Watch fares to Sofia

Budapest main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Budapest

Best Elite deals from Budapest

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Which destinations from Budapest are under 100 USD?

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Are most flights from Budapest long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Budapest by country?

What month has the cheapest flights from Budapest?

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