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

Nonstop flights from Seoul (ICN) to Budapest (BUD) take about 10h 40m (8,137 km). Korean Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $752 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Budapest

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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 Seoul to Budapest

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

✈ Korean Airnonstop fare seen

Seoul to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $752 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $299. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$75224 Nov 2026 · Korean Air$299 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$343319 Dec 2026 · Korean Air$303 · 3 stops6 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$7847 Jan 2027 · Korean Air$462 · 1 stop7 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$340 · 1 stop19 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $299 in November 2026, against $340 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Seoul to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 10h 40m, covering 8,137 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 Seoul from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 8,137 km (5,056 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ICN–BUD route include Korean Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seoul to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ICN–BUD was $752 USD with Korean Air (nonstop), departing 24 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 Seoul to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $299 one-way, against $462 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seoul to Budapest?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $299 with one stop against $752 nonstop, a saving of $453. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea 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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