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

Nonstop flights from Manchester (MAN) to Budapest (BUD) take about 2h 34m (1,655 km). Ryanair and Jet2.com fly it. Lowest fare seen: $52 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

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Airlines flying Manchester to Budapest

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

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Jet2.comnonstop fare seen

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Manchester to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $52 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$5711 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$5331 Dec 2026 · Ryanair—
Jan 2027$521 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Jul 2027$1938 Jul 2027 · Ryanair$92 · 1 stop8 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $53 for December 2026, $52 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Manchester to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Manchester (MAN) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 2h 34m, covering 1,655 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 Manchester from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Manchester Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 1,655 km (1,028 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Manchester to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAN–BUD route include Ryanair and Jet2.com. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Manchester to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAN–BUD was $52 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 1 Jan 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 Manchester to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $52 one-way, against $92 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK 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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