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Two airlines offer non-stop flights between these destinations. Ryanair typically offers direct flights from Dublin to Budapest, and Aer Lingus also provides direct flights to Budapest. If you’re travelling with Eurowings, your flights are likely to include one stopover at Dusseldorf International (DUS), while flights with KLM run through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) on the way to Budapest.

One of the cheapest ways to get from the airport to the city centre is to take one of two bus lines. You can catch the 100E bus line from the BKK stop, which is on the arrivals level, located between the two terminals. The second option is the 200E bus line, which can be caught from the bus stop outside Terminal 2. Both of these bus trips will take around 40min and cost approximately Ft1000 (€3).

Among airlines operating Dublin to Budapest flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus

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

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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Budapest:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €163 return via Birmingham (BHX), compared with €201 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €23–€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 Dublin to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% 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 29% on the Dublin to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €175 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €245, a difference of €70. 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 Dublin to Budapest route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Budapest flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Vaci Utca, and Vörösmarty tér. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 09:09
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 22:19.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 59% above the route average of €205. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to Budapest takes 2h 59m, 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 Dublin to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €58, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 4h 42m, compared to 5h 54m via London Luton (LTN) and 5h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Klass Wagen
· GREEN MOTION
· Dryyve
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Sixt

Return flights from Dublin to Budapest range from €155 to €268, with an average of €205 over the past 12 months. Anything below €155 counts as a good deal.