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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 08:55
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 00:50.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bucharest to Budapest.

A direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest takes 1h 40m, covering 1,006 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bucharest to Budapest range from €66 to €175, with an average of €103 over the past 12 months. Anything below €66 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the €103 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at €99 return and stopover options via Tirana Rinas (TIA) at €97.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €23–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest to Budapest flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bucharest to Budapest are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €108, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Bucharest to Budapest may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucharest to Budapest route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

One-stop flights from Bucharest to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Pisa Gal Galilei (PSA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Bucharest to Budapest. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at €80 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €136, a difference of €56.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Bucharest and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAROM
• Wizz Air

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 30m, compared to 4h 33m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 4h 41m via Istanbul (IST).

Budapest is 1 hour behind Bucharest (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Vörösmarty tér, Buda Castle, and Puskás Aréna. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucharest to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.