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Cheapest return flight
€62
Typical prices: €152-€270
Ryanair
Thu 4/10Mon 8/10
SNN - BUD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
€30
Typical prices: €83-€182
Ryanair
Thu 18/10
SNN - BUD • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Ryanair and Aer Lingus. Average duration is 2h 59m
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Most flights • 11 per week
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • 16% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 43% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Budapest

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Budapest

Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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05:55 - 10:00SNN  Shannon-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 05mdirect
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06:10 - 08:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SNN Shannon
3h 20mdirect
€62Ryanair
Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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05:55 - 10:00SNN  Shannon-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 05mdirect
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06:10 - 08:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-SNN Shannon
3h 20mdirect
€66Ryanair
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
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07:20 - 11:15DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
2h 55mdirect
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21:40 - 23:50BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
3h 10mdirect
€70Ryanair
Tue, 15 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 10:15DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 10:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
3h 10mdirect
€80Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 10:15DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mdirect
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08:00 - 10:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
3h 10mdirect
€84Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 10:15DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:25BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
3h 10mdirect
€85Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Aer Lingus Logo
06:15 - 10:15DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mdirect
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10:55 - 13:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
3h 15mdirect
€93Aer Lingus
Tue, 15 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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06:15 - 10:15DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 00mdirect
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10:55 - 13:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
3h 15mdirect
€94Aer Lingus
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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09:10 - 16:25DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
6h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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13:25 - 17:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
4h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€197Lufthansa
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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05:10 - 11:00DUB  Dublin-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
4h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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10:00 - 16:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-DUB Dublin
7h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
€199Lufthansa
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Ireland to Budapest flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Ireland to Budapest with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Budapest?

Shannon to Budapest is the cheapest route at €62 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Dublin to Budapest is the most popular connection with return deals from €70.

How much is a flight to Budapest?

A return flight to Budapest costs €204 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Shannon average €153, while Cork runs a bit higher at €184.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Budapest at €176 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at €247.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest with an average price of €116 return.
•July (€253) and August (€246) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Budapest?

Afternoon flights to Budapest are the cheapest at €172 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at €208.

What is a good deal for flights to Budapest?

Flights under €152 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Budapest at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Shannon €98
•Cork €141.

When are flights to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights to Budapest are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Budapest

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

€30
Best time to beat the crowds (37% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flights from Shannon to Budapest

When to book flights to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Budapest, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Budapest?

    Ryanair operates the most flights from Ireland to Budapest at 11 per week, and for this route Ryanair is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Budapest. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Budapest from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Budapest varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Shannon: 3h 05m
    • from Dublin: 2h 55m

  • How many flights serve Budapest?

    Budapest receives 2 flights per day and 15 per week from across the world. Dublin has the most flights to Budapest with 12 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Budapest is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Budapest is around €152 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Budapest?

    Last-minute fares to Budapest – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 62% above the average return fare of €204.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Budapest?

Your guide to booking Budapest flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Budapest, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Budapest, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around €152 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Budapest in February. Return fares historically average €116 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to €36 per return. Midday flights to Budapest average €172 compared to €208 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Budapest, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Ryanair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Aer Lingus includes a cabin bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Budapest, a few great places to start are Vörösmarty tér, Buda Castle, and Puskás Aréna. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Budapest

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1765 reviews
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

The crew was first rate. They allowed me to switch my middle seat to an isle seat and it made my flight home so much more comfortable.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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The crew was first rate. They allowed me to switch my middle seat to an isle seat and it made my flight home so much more comfortable.

Everything went very smoothly I loved having the earphones and the blanket and the staff was just super friendly

I was advertised a free seat selection for a "Smart" fare through BusinessClass.com. I was never able to select a seat. I thus paid extra for a bill of goods I was never provided. would love to speak with a representative of Kayak

Overall good. We weren't able to find out about food options for the flight and there was nothing I could eat due to allergies. The biggest problem was getting our checked bag at Logan. Waited an hour!

I loved both of my flights to Ireland and back to Boston. The only negative was it took over an hour for the baggage to be delivered.

The boarding time for this flight was ridiculous, longest in all my time flying. There was a problem with the original plane so it was switched at the last minute. Not a good substitution. We were delayed in departing. The bathrooms for economy were not adequate. The crew were pleasant but not present in the economy section, in an ~ 8hr flight only twice did they come through offering water, easy to get very dehydrated. I had to go and ask every hour for more water. The seats were cramped, and I have no idea what they did to the coffee but it was undrinkable. The food, was disgusting, utterly inedible, I am stunned by the lack of care and quality with the inflight service, very disappointing, I had expected better from Aer Lingus.

Excellent cabin crew. They helped a number of passengers with mobility challenges and a mother with a 3 year old and an infant. Better than most other airlines by far. Well done Eduardo!

Good, I slept the entire flight so I cannot add many inflight details

Internet didn’t work more than 30 seconds at a time. Stared at my seat for most of the flight.

We had a connection flight in Toronto and the checked bags didn’t arrive to the baggage claim area 1.5 hours later- this caused us to miss our flight because of the delay. I called Aer Lingus to see if they could help, but since I booked it through a third party on Kayak, they said they couldn’t help. Are you able to help with this? We needed up getting a hotel and renting a car for the solution.

flight delay was announced after passengers were staged to board the flight. Communication regarding subsequent gate changes was poor.

Although our departure (DUB) was slightly delayed we reached our destination (LBA) ahead of schedule. The price was very competitive too (around €100 return). Plus, the departure times for both legs were very good: 13:05 and 15:10, respectively. I gave a neutral rating for Food and Entertainment because I didn't avail of either.

Just pushing back from gate now. Boarded into fourth aircraft with 13 hour delay to scheduled departure. Crappy experience.

Notified as to why there’s a delay with our flight.

From boarding to disembarking, the whole operation was very efficient.

They boarded us but somehow did not manage to record us boarding, so rather than check if we were onboard they removed our bags from the aircraft. I got a call from Ryanair staff in Dublin when I landed in Madiera asking me where I was!!! When I said I was in Madiera I was told what had happened. Our bags were to be sent to Madiera the next day via Manchester, they didn’t arrive. They are now due to arrive two days before we leave. I don’t see myself using Ryanair again unless I am forced to and even then I may just refuse.

Flight was over an hour late. Boarding was really messy with long queues at the plane.

Cabin crew couldn’t be less interested. Cabin manager was the most arrogant and the rudest I’ve encountered in many years.

The worst flight ever. Sitting in plane for 4 hours delay and then they change crew. No water or food offered to any passengers including children in that time. Only 2 toilets out of 3 operating for flight with 200 passengers. Only enough food available for about 7 rows of seats depending where you sat you might be lucky. Cabin crew very unfriendly.

Big delay on run way not much explanation why, missed a important meeting in Dublin, maybe if they did nt persist measuring everyone bag over 2 cm we would have got off on time.

We exited from a plane from LAX TO MUC containing 853 passengers. Passport control was packed and very slow as they fingerprinted and photgraphed everyone. After finally getting though we ran to the gate listed on our boarding pass. We made it just as boarding was suppost to begin. No one was there. We started running again and found a Lufthansa gate open and spoke with them. We were told the gate had changed and they called the correct gate that we were coming. We started running again, but needed to wait for the train to get to the correct terminal. Running again we made it to the gate. The plane was still there but they said it was too late. So we went to the Lufthansa help desk, they told us it was our fault for missing our flight and that if we didn't buy a new ticket from them for €256 each our return trip to the states would be cancelled. Needless to say this was very disapointing to find out on the day before Christmas that we had to pay an extra €512 to complete our trip we had already paid $3344 for. We were left with no choice. No Christmas spirit there. Unhappy custumers.

The staff were so very cheerful and happy! It really made my day to encounter such chipper folks throughout my journey

Took a long time to board. A long wait at the but taking us to the plain

We boarded the plane and waited for 30 minutes ultimately for them to cancel the flight due to engineering issues.

Love the little chocolate bars, and consumer rights in EU regarding stepped refunds when flights are delayed.

Actual flight was smooth but we were delayed 70 minutes. Were promised to make it up to us but were given no refreshments

Slightly delayed but still a more comfortable experience to take a real airline instead of a budget one.

Staff was rude in business class. Luggage was damaged and nothing was done about it airlines.

We were helped whenever needed and had a pleasant flight.

This was a terrible flight. Crowded flight. Difficult boarding. Our bags were lost and never made it to Budapest. Here with no bags, and unsure if we will get them. Terrible flight. Will avoid Lufthansa and Frankfort in the future.

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