View of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, reflecting in the Rhine River — flights from Budapest to Cologne
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Flights from Budapest to Köln

Nonstop flights from Budapest (BUD) to Köln (CGN) take about 1h 42m (959 km). Eurowings flies it. Lowest fare seen: $169 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Köln

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

View of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, reflecting in the Rhine River — arriving in Köln

Airport transfer

CGN → Cologne, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Budapest →4 lounges at Budapest AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresCGN to Cologne: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Köln →18 drop-off points, from €3.90

Things to book in Köln

All 22 things to do in Cologne →
from €15.50
Rheinauhafen 4.4 · 1,207 Tiqets reviews
from €17.50
Chocolate Museum Cologne 4.4 · 1,204 Tiqets reviews
from €29.50
Cologne Zoo & Aquarium 4.4 · 581 Tiqets reviews
from €9
Farina Fragrance Museum 4.5 · 374 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Budapest to Köln

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

✈ Eurowingsnonstop fare seen

Budapest to Köln fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $169 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $52. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16926 Oct 2026 · Eurowings$139 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$56 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026 · Wizz Air
Dec 2026—$52 · 1 stop17 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air
Mar 2027—$62 · 1 stop18 Mar 2027 · Wizz Air
Apr 2027—$115 · 1 stop16 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $56 for November 2026, $52 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Budapest to Köln?
A nonstop flight from Budapest (BUD) to Köln (CGN) takes about 1h 42m, covering 959 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 Budapest from Köln by air?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport is 959 km (596 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to Köln?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BUD–CGN route include Eurowings. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Budapest to Köln cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BUD–CGN was $169 USD with Eurowings (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 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 Budapest to Köln?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $52 one-way, against $139 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 Budapest to Köln?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $52 with one stop against $169 nonstop, a saving of $117. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Budapest to Köln?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Köln 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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