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

Nonstop flights from Köln (CGN) to Budapest (BUD) take about 1h 42m (959 km). Eurowings flies it. Lowest fare seen: $150 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

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 Cologne/Bonn →2 lounges at Cologne/Bonn 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 Köln to Budapest

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

✈ Eurowingsnonstop fare seen

Köln to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $150 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $46. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$81 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$46 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$15025 Dec 2026 · Eurowings$132 · 1 stop18 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$116 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $46 in November 2026, against $116 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Köln to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Köln (CGN) to Budapest (BUD) 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 Köln from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 959 km (596 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Köln to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CGN–BUD 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 Köln to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CGN–BUD was $150 USD with Eurowings (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 Köln to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $46 one-way, against $132 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Köln to Budapest?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $46 with one stop against $150 nonstop, a saving of $104. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Köln 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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