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

Nonstop flights from Balice (KRK) to Budapest (BUD) take about 52m (297 km). Ryanair and Wizz Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $17 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 Krakow →1 lounge at Krakow 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 Balice to Budapest

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

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Wizz Airnonstop fare seen

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Balice to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $17 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$2728 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$1725 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$202 Dec 2026 · Ryanair—
Jan 2027$2323 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Jun 2027$611 Jun 2027 · Ryanair—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $17 in November 2026, against $20 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Balice to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Balice (KRK) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 52m, covering 297 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 Balice from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Kraków John Paul II International Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 297 km (185 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Balice to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KRK–BUD route include Ryanair and 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 Balice to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KRK–BUD was $17 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 25 Nov 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 Balice to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $17 one-way, against $61 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Balice 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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