Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — flights from Bilbao to Budapest
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Flights from Bilbao to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Bilbao (BIO) to Budapest (BUD) take about 2h 44m (1,785 km). Wizz Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $82 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Budapest

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — arriving in Budapest

Airport transfer

BUD → Budapest, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Bilbao →1 lounge at Bilbao AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresBUD to Budapest: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Budapest →29 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Bilbao to Budapest

Carriers on BIO–BUD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Wizz Airnonstop fare seen

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Bilbao to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $82 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $65. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$140 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · Wizz Air
Nov 2026$852 Nov 2026 · Wizz Air—
Dec 2026$8225 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air$65 · 1 stop19 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $65 in December 2026, against $85 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 1 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Bilbao to Budapest, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Bilbao to Budapest flights

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Bilbao (BIO) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 2h 44m, covering 1,785 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Bilbao from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Bilbao Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 1,785 km (1,109 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Bilbao to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BIO–BUD route include Wizz Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Bilbao to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BIO–BUD was $82 USD with Wizz Air (nonstop), departing 25 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $65 one-way, against $140 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Bilbao to Budapest?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $65 with one stop against $82 nonstop, a saving of $17. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Bilbao to Budapest?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Budapest visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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