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Besides travelling by taxi, the old heart of the dual centres of Buda and Pest is well connected to Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Budapesti Közlekedési Központ (BKK), which is the authority for public transport in the city of Budapest, has two express bus services on offer between the city and the airport. These are lines 100E and 200E. Buses on the 100E route provide service to the airport with just two stops, one at Kálvin tér (Calvin Square) and one at Deák Ferenc tér (Deák Ferenc Square). The latter is a major transport hub with connections to the Budapest metro system, as there is a metro station here. Bus tickets for this service cannot be procured through the normal ticketing channels, and must be bought on board. The cost is around Ft1,100 (€3). The service runs every 20min, from 03:40 to 01:50 daily. Buses on the 200E route run from Kőbánya-Kispest station, the last stop on the Budapest metro before the airport, all the way to the airport.

There are 700 buses that run between Dublin Airport and the city centre each day. It will cost around €3.50 to get from the airport to the heart of the city by bus, with a travel time of approximately 40min, depending on traffic. A taxi will be a lot faster and will get you there in around half the time (so 20min), but the cost is significantly higher, at around €25.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus

Flights from Budapest to Dublin usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €141 return via Charleroi Brussels (CRL), compared with €162 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €24–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Charleroi Brussels (CRL) – 14% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Budapest to Dublin route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at €143 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at €212, a difference of €69. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Budapest to Dublin route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and 3Olympia Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 09:03
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 01:13.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of €164. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Budapest to Dublin takes 3h 13m, covering 3,076 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.

One-way fares from Budapest to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €43, which is 67% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 13m, compared to 5h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 26m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Sixt
· Easirent
· Europcar
· Thrifty

Return flights from Budapest to Dublin range from €123 to €218, with an average of €164 over the past 12 months. Anything below €123 counts as a good deal.