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Flights from Bucharest to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Bucharest (BBU) to Budapest (BUD) take about 1h 17m (621 km). Wizz Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $25 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Bucharest to Budapest

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

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Bucharest to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $25 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7926 Oct 2026 · Wizz Air—
Nov 2026$287 Nov 2026 · Wizz Air—
Dec 2026$282 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air—
Jan 2027$2723 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air—
Feb 2027$367 Feb 2027 · Wizz Air—
Apr 2027$256 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air—
May 2027$2510 May 2027 · Wizz Air—
Jun 2027$2525 Jun 2027 · Wizz Air—
Jul 2027$4712 Jul 2027 · Wizz Air—
Aug 2027$3615 Aug 2027 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $25 in April 2027, against $28 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Bucharest 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 — Bucharest to Budapest flights

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Bucharest (BBU) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 1h 17m, covering 621 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 Bucharest from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 621 km (386 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BBU–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 Bucharest to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BBU–BUD was $25 USD with Wizz Air (nonstop), departing 25 Jun 2027, 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 Bucharest to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in April 2027 were cheapest, from $25 one-way, against $79 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Bucharest 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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