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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 09:15
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 21:20.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

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

A direct flight from Munich to Budapest takes 1h 15m, covering 910 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 Munich to Budapest range from €195 to €305, with an average of €239 over the past 12 months. Anything below €195 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the €239 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €194 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with €239 for direct.

Lufthansa is the only airline operating Munich to Budapest flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €23–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Munich to Budapest flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Munich and Budapest is around €173 return, with a flight time of about 5h 10m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €82, with a trip time of about 8h 32m. The bus is similarly priced at around €54 and takes about 9h 01m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 61% lower. However, those options take about 3+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Munich to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €145, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €29 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Munich to Budapest usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Evening 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 Munich to Budapest route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Munich to Budapest. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at €213 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €303, a difference of €90.

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

Only Lufthansa operates flights between Munich and Budapest.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 26m, compared to 5h 37m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 23m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

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 Munich to Budapest flights:

• Lufthansa: 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:

• Lufthansa: 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.