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

• Austrian Airlines
• Air Algerie

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

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

• Austrian Airlines: 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.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €35–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Algerie. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the Vienna to Budapest route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €132 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €292, a difference of €159. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Budapest flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening 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 Vienna to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 10:38
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 22:28.

The flight takes about 0h 48m.

A direct flight from Vienna to Budapest takes 0h 48m, covering 345 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 Vienna to Budapest are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €407, which is 205% above the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Budapest is around €145 return, with a flight time of about 0h 45m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €23, with a trip time of about 2h 31m. The bus is similarly priced at around €24 and takes about 2h 55m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 84% lower. However, those options take about 1+ hours longer each way.

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 Vienna to Budapest range from €134 to €210, with an average of €149 over the past 12 months. Anything below €134 counts as a good deal.