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How much do flights to Budapest cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £200 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in May | £160 – £679 |
Most popular airline | Ryanair |
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 | Ft 450-Ft 530 (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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Vienna to Budapest in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 2.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 2.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Vienna to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Austrian Airlines | AUA | OS | No |
| Wizz Air Malta | WMT | W4 | No |
| Air Serbia | ASL | JU | 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 |
14 day forecast
Budapest travel tips
Stop by the memorial dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives in the Danube river in Budapest
The summer 360 Bar is open during the warm season. The rooftop venue on Budapest's most glamorous avenue is renowned for its gorgeous views and great cocktails. After 19:00, the entrance costs 3 euro, so stop by before this time to enjoy the sunset in Budapest.
Stay at a castle hotel in Budapest if your budget allows
The construction of the St. George Residence hotel began 700 years ago, the hotel was rebuilt many times, and at the end of the 17th century, it was opened under the name of Fortuna Inn. In 1785, the building was reconstructed in the Baroque style, and during the Napoleonic Wars, it was a gathering place for the local intellectuals. With the last renovation, the hotel restored murals and stucco moldings, old tiled stoves, and original decoration elements. In the courtyard of the hotel, there is a huge hundred-year-old chestnut tree.
When choosing between Buda and Pest for accommodation in Budapest, mind different atmosphere
If you select between Buda and Pest for your stay, you should know that they used to be two different cities. Thus, they have a very different atmosphere. Buda is a quieter, residential area of the city. Pest is a party zone of the city where ruin pubs are located.
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