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How much do flights to Budapest cost?
Getting from Budapest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airport shuttle bus 100E. Best value: Public bus 200E with metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | Ft 2,200; single ticket; HUF 2,200 (~USD 6) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to city center | |
45-60 min | transfer ticket; HUF 450–530 (~USD 1.20–1.50) | every 7–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | Ft 9,000 – Ft 12,000; fixed zone fare; HUF 9,000–12,000 (~USD 25–33) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | Ft 7,000 – Ft 11,000; varies by demand; HUF 7,000–11,000 (~USD 19–30) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | Ft 6,000 – Ft 9,000; shared shuttle; HUF 6,000–9,000 (~USD 16–25) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | door-to-door shared ride | |
25-40 min | Ft 15,000 – Ft 25,000; pre-booked; HUF 15,000–25,000 (~USD 41–69) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
25-45 min | Ft 10,000 – Ft 25,000; per day; HUF 10,000–25,000 (~USD 27–69) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in HUF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The 100E bus requires a special airport shuttle ticket, not valid with standard BKK passes.
- The 200E bus connects to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (M3 line) for onward travel to the center.
- Official airport taxis operate on a fixed zone-based fare system.
- Night bus 900 replaces the 200E service between approximately 23:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Budapest
Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Budapest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | 0°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 21°C | 11°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 29°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 18°C |
| September | 23°C | 14°C |
| October | 16°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 4°C | 0°C |
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