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Flights to Budapest in 2024

Find the latest flights to Budapest in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 23 December 2024.

Return from

$1,784

One-way from

$863

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,498
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/1-12/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 114h 25m total
  • Sydney to Budapest
11/1
  • 11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Sydney to Budapest
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Budapest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 December 2024.

Thu 26/1212:00SYD - BUD
1 stop29h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 17/111:30BUD - SYD
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/12$2,357
Wed 25/1221:30SYD - BUD
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/119:55BUD - SYD
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,750
Thu 26/1209:15SYD - BUD
2 stops47h 45mJapan Airlines
Sat 11/119:15BUD - SYD
2 stops49h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 23/12$2,779
Fri 27/1222:10SYD - BUD
1 stop43h 00mChina Southern
Thu 9/111:45BUD - SYD
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 23/12$3,264
Wed 25/1211:05SYD - BUD
2 stops46h 00mKLM
Fri 10/106:30BUD - SYD
3 stops41h 10mKLM
Deal found 23/12$3,358
Fri 27/1216:20SYD - BUD
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 13/107:20BUD - SYD
2 stops37h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/12$3,659
Fri 27/1208:45SYD - BUD
2 stops34h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/106:00BUD - SYD
2 stops28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12$3,676
Wed 25/1221:45SYD - BUD
1 stop25h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 13/115:10BUD - SYD
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12$4,066
Wed 25/1209:10SYD - BUD
1 stop41h 55mKorean Air
Mon 13/119:35BUD - SYD
1 stop25h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 23/12$4,076
Thu 26/1221:30SYD - BUD
2 stops49h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 7/114:45BUD - SYD
1 stop42h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$4,365
Wed 25/1221:40SYD - BUD
2 stops30h 50mFinnair
Tue 7/111:40BUD - SYD
2 stops33h 55mFinnair
Deal found 23/12$4,388
Tue 24/1220:40SYD - BUD
2 stops26h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/120:10BUD - SYD
2 stops24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/12$4,444

Find flights to Budapest within your budget

Locate flights to Budapest that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 23 December 2024.

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SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/1

12:10-07:05

3 stops52h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/2

11:30-11:00

3 stops61h 30m

$1,784

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/1

13:30-07:05

3 stops51h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/2

07:25-06:15

3 stops36h 50m

$1,860

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/2

11:20-14:05

3 stops36h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 13/2

09:35-09:35

3 stops38h 00m

$2,087

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/12

09:15-23:00

2 stops47h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 11/1

19:15-06:50

2 stops49h 35m

$2,779

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/12

22:10-07:10

1 stop43h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/1

11:45-20:20

1 stop22h 35m

$3,264

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/12

16:20-16:05

2 stops33h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 13/1

07:20-06:55

2 stops37h 35m

$3,659

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/12

08:45-09:40

2 stops34h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/1

06:00-20:50

2 stops28h 50m

$3,676

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/12

21:10-13:35

1 stop26h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 13/1

15:10-06:05

2 stops28h 55m

$4,221

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/12

09:10-17:05

1 stop41h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 13/1

19:35-06:55

1 stop25h 20m

$4,301

SydneyBudapest

SYD - BUD

SYDBUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/12

21:30-13:15

2 stops49h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 7/1

14:45-18:50

1 stop42h 05m

$4,365

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Travel insights for flights to Budapest

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Budapest including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Budapest may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Budapest takes 25 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Budapest from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Budapest should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Budapest are Air China, China Eastern and China Southern.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 23 December 2024.
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.8
Good
1,345 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Budapest climate

Budapest has long, warm, humid summers (May – Mid-September) and short, cold winters (November – March). The city averages more sunshine per year than any other European city, between April and the end of September, there are about ten hours of sun per day. Spring and autumn are beautiful here, as is the summer. Early April marks the beginning of spring, and by May the temperature can reach 21 degrees. Both spring and autumn are glorious in Budapest, with plenty to see and do. May through June and late August through September are the best times to find cheap flights to Budapest and visit as the weather is excellent. Summer can be quite warm and humid with temperatures in the high 20s. It stays warm until October. 

Getting around Budapest

Hungary’s capital is divided in two by the river, but both Buda and Pest are easy to get around. Buses, trams and trains are both affordable and dependable. The metro works on an “honour system”. Validate your ticket when you board, or risk paying a large fine. (It’s not a risk worth taking. There are plenty of transport police and they’re strict when it comes to dishing out fines.)

Getting from the Airport

Flying to Budapest is convenient, the city has an airport (BUD). On departing flights you will find buses to the city centre departing every 30 minutes, and there is an airport minibus service that takes passengers to any destination in the city as soon as the bus is full. Tickets can be purchased in the Arrival Hall at the Airport Minibus counter. Express bus runs to the nearest metro station, or taxis are available from the taxi stand.

What is good to know if travelling to Budapest?

  • Budapest is the city of spas and there are a total of 118 hot springs in the city, which feed more than a dozen baths. Two of the oldest are the Kiraly Baths, on which building work began in 1565, and the Rudas Medicinal Baths. Both were open only to men until 2005, but there are now women only days available as well. Ensure you check before you visit for the correct days…
  • Not quite as old, but often more popular with tourists are the three big baths in the centre of town: the Gellert baths in Buda (attached to the Gellert hotel and built in 1918), the Lukacs Medicinal Baths, also in Buda, and the Szechenyi Baths, possibly the most famous, located on the Pest side of the city. The Gellert has a total of nine medicinal pools, so is the place to come for the full spa experience, while the latter two have some wonderful outdoor swimming pools and are therefore more appealing in summer months.
  • Hungarian cuisine might not be the first thing to come to mind when you’re thinking of fine dining, but the ever-popular goulash is a local dish worth trying. Goulash is, contrary to popular belief, a thick soup rather than a stew, and is a warming and heartening meal on cold winter evenings.
  • A city on the banks of the Danube, Budapest has many spectacular bridges. For a view of many of them, take a walk up Gellert hill. From the highest point, the Citadella, you can see stunning views of the Danube stretching out in both directions.
  • The hill is also home to the Gellert Hill Cave, which housed a chapel until it was banned by the Communist regime in 1951. Restored in 1992, the chapel is now open for visits.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

    Booking a flight to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is your only option if you intend on flying to Budapest. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Budapest’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Budapest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Budapest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest. One-way flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically cost $40, while return flights cost around $75.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around $47, however they can be found for as little as $47.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

    Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. ibis Styles Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0.0 km away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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