£38 Cheap Flights from Bucharest (BUCH) to Budapest (BUD)

Q: How much are return flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest to Budapest is £38. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Bucharest to Budapest?

1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest to Budapest.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest?

ITA Airways, TAROM and Wizz Air fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Bucharest to Budapest?

As of June 2025, there are 62 flights per week flying from Bucharest to Budapest.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Budapest is usually June 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Airport on Sunday, 6 July 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Budapest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Budapest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Bucharest to Budapest with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Wizz Air .

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Budapest.£38 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.

Budapest.£38 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.

Budapest.£38 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.

Budapest.£39 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £39, select.

Budapest.£41 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.

Budapest.£42 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £42, select.

Budapest.£42 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £42, select.

Budapest.£42 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £42, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Bucharest to Budapest Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.

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Cheapest month:July

Most expensive month:February

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Bucharest to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bucharest to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

Bucharest to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£38
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airline	ITA Airways
Average flights per week	31

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Travelling from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know

Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Wizz Air at 10:50pm. Go for the first OTP to BUD departure with TAROM at 7:55am if getting there sooner works for you.
Your flight from Bucharest to BUD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

You can jump on a direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
TAROM is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport leaving from OTP.
TAROM is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from OTP to BUD.
With a reliable 86.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier on this route.
OTP is around 21 kms (13 miles) from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Have a late flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BUD and fast-forward to bedtime:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Budapest and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 15 miles away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is £18. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £38. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from Bucharest to BUD by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Bucharest to BUD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The best time to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). July is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Book a Bucharest to BUD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Budapest

After booking your flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Budapest:
River Danube and Fisherman's Bastion are just two of the big attractions to put on your Budapest travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hungarian Parliament Building.

Explore more of Hungary

Budapest has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Hungary you'll want to see. Around 177 kms (110 miles) east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another sought-after destination in Hungary and is around 137 kms (85 miles) north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without seeing Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.