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Flights from Vienna to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Vienna (VIE) to Budapest (BUD) take about 46m (215 km). Austrian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $123 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Vienna to Budapest

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

✈ Austrian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Vienna to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $123 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $45. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$25526 Oct 2026 · Austrian Airlines$79 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$13621 Nov 2026 · Austrian Airlines$45 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$13511 Dec 2026 · Austrian Airlines$47 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$1235 Jan 2027 · Austrian Airlines$55 · 1 stop7 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$20921 Feb 2027 · Austrian Airlines$63 · 1 stop21 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$2111 Mar 2027 · Austrian Airlines$65 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$2095 Apr 2027 · Austrian Airlines$72 · 1 stop5 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $45 for November 2026, $47 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Vienna to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Vienna (VIE) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 46m, covering 215 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 Vienna from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Vienna International Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 215 km (134 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Vienna to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the VIE–BUD route include Austrian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Vienna to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on VIE–BUD was $123 USD with Austrian Airlines (nonstop), departing 5 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 Vienna to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $45 one-way, against $79 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 Vienna to Budapest?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $45 with one stop against $123 nonstop, a saving of $78. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Vienna 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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