Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Budapest from £273

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Wed, Mar 4
Washington, D.C. BWIBudapest BUD
£273
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Mon, Mar 2
Washington, D.C. DCABudapest BUD
£290
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Sat, Mar 7
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£322
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Tue, Mar 3
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£322
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Tue, Mar 3
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£326
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Wed, Mar 4
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£333
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£489
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Mon, Mar 2 – Thu, Mar 5
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£505
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Mon, Mar 2 – Thu, Mar 5
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£505
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Mon, Mar 2 – Thu, Mar 5
Washington, D.C. DCABudapest BUD
£558
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Sun, Mar 1 – Thu, Mar 5
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£593
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Tue, Mar 3 – Fri, Mar 6
Washington, D.C. IADBudapest BUD
£617
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How much do flights to Budapest cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£273

Cheapest round-trip

£489

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

Budapest is served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), located 16 km southeast of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including direct shuttle buses, public transport connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The most popular option is the 100E airport shuttle bus, which runs directly to Deák Ferenc tér in the heart of the city. Budget travelers often combine the 200E bus with the M3 metro line. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

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

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International
Average flights per week
382
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Memento Park, Budapest, Hungary

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Budapest

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Air FranceAFRAFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Budapest

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-1°C
February5°C0°C
March11°C3°C
April17°C7°C
May21°C11°C
June26°C16°C
July29°C18°C
August29°C18°C
September23°C14°C
October16°C8°C
November10°C4°C
December4°C0°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
284
days per year
Snow days
10
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
9°C2°C
15 Feb
6°C4°C
Monday
9 Feb
6°C4°C
16 Feb
5°C1°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
5°C2°C
17 Feb
5°C1°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
4°C2°C
18 Feb
72%
5°C0°C
Thursday
12 Feb
72%
9°C3°C
19 Feb
5°C1°C
Friday
13 Feb
7°C4°C
20 Feb
3°C0°C
Saturday
14 Feb
10°C3°C
21 Feb
4°C0°C

Budapest travel tips

If you need a taxi in Budapest, calling it by phone will be the cheapest option

On Sundays, a farmers' market is open in the Szimpla Kert ruin pub until 14:00. Here you can buy organic cheeses, sausages, vegetables, and other products. And don't forget to drop by in the evening to see how this place transforms from a market to a party place.

English is poorly spoken in Budapest, so install a translator on your phone

Hungarian is a very peculiar language, one of the most difficult in the world. Looking at the signs, you will not see a single familiar word, whether you speak English, French, German, or most other European languages. The local elderly may speak a little Russian. In any case, it will be most convenient to install a translator app on your smartphone.

While in Budapest, visit the largest aquarium in Europe

In Budapest, there is Tropicarium-Oceanarium with exotic fish, reptiles, and artificial lakes. The main attraction of this place is a transparent tunnel 11 meters long. Also, the Budapest oceanarium is the largest in Europe, with an area of 3,000 square meters.

Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Budapest. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Air France. Washington, D.C. and Budapest have 382 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belfast, Bucharest, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, Berlin, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Brussels, Madrid, Warsaw, Athens, Lisbon, Paris.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
What airports are near Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Oradea International, Debrecen International, Osijek.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Budapest?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Budapest with Ryanair, Wizz Air, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Budapest?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Budapest, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Budapest?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Budapest, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional
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