Journey information
Overview: Budapest to Bucharest flight
Flights from Budapest to Bucharest depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 643 km distance in 1h 20m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 643 km |
Average flight duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 04:30 |
Last flight 23:00 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Budapest to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£425
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Flights per day
37
Distance
643 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Bucharest will cost around £425 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £59.
Of the 37 flights that leave Budapest for Bucharest every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 643 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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LO536 · LO645Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £135.
Distance: 643 km
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| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
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£99 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Budapest to Bucharest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bucharest flights for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX2251+ LX1888 | 08:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h10 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1675+ LH105 · LH1420 | 09:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h40 | 16:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1335 · LH106+ LH4156 | 09:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h30 | 16:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1335 · LH1420 | 09:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h35 | 16:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1335+ OS210 · OS697 | 09:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h20 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
RO232 | 09:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1h15 | 11:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS632+ OS185+ LH4156 | 10:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h35 | 16:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS632+ OS697 | 10:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h25 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1337 · LH1420 | 11:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h20 | 16:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO536 · LO639 | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h20 | 21:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO536 · LO645 | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h45 | 15:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO536 · LO643 | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h50 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1677+ LH4156 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h15 | 16:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1339 · LH1422 | 13:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h30 | 21:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR219 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h55 | 04:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR221 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h35 | 11:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LX2255+ LX1886 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h30 | 22:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1679+ OS188 · OS699 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h50 | 21:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1679+ LH4138 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 23:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS636+ OS189+ LH4138 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 23:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS636+ OS699 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h00 | 21:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO538 · LO641 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h00 | 11:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO538 · LO643 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h55 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO538 · LO639 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h25 | 21:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
W63292 | 19:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1h20 | 20:25 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO532 · LO645 | 19:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h20 | 15:40 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO532 · LO641 | 19:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h30 | 11:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
LO532 · LO643 | 19:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h25 | 23:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
LX2253+ LH6907+ LH1418 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h50 | 12:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX2253+ EN8117+ LH1418 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h50 | 12:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1343 · LH1418 | 05:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h40 | 12:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS640+ OS697 | 06:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h35 | 16:25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
OS640+ OS135+ LX1888 | 06:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h00 | 13:50 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS640+ OS693 | 06:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h40 | 10:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Budapest to Bucharest
Traveling between the capitals of Hungary and Romania couldn't easier, thanks to regular direct flights from Budapest to Bucharest. TAROM provides 2 direct weekday services from Budapest, along with a single flight on Saturdays and Sundays - generally departing in the afternoon. Flight times will be about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to Bucharest?
Travelers won't have to worry too much about choosing their airline for flights to Bucharest. Only TAROM provides a direct link between Budapest and the Romanian capital.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Bucharest?
Flying to Bucharest from Budapest won't occupy too much time, allowing visitors to fit morning or evening flights into their schedules. Expect a journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes in the vast majority of cases.
How many flights are there from Budapest to Bucharest?
Travelers can choose between 2 weekday flights to Bucharest, with flights leaving around 9:00 a.m. and just before 8:00 p.m. The frequency dips a little at weekends, when 1 flight leaves Budapest for Bucharest. Services are constant all year-round, so winter or summer trips should be covered.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Budapest to Bucharest?
Departure airport:Flights from Budapest to Bucharest will take off from Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Getting there shouldn't create too many problems. The cheapest option is to catch the 100E bus service, which runs from Deák Ferenc tér Metro station and takes around 35 minutes. The 200E runs from Nagyvárad tér Metro station, while taxis will take around 25 minutes. Wifi is available in the departure terminals via the "bud:free" network.
Arrival airport: Passengers traveling from Budapest to Bucharest will touch down at Henri Coanda International Airport, which is 19km north of the city center. Transfers are usually stress-free, with the 780, 782, 784, and 783 Express buses all running to central destinations. Even better, the Henri Coanda Express train heads to the Nord Railway Station in the center of Bucharest, and is accessible via free shuttle buses from the arrivals terminal. Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal as well, and should take 25 minutes to reach the central station, while passengers can also pick up rental cars from companies like Thrifty or Dollar. So getting to any destination near Bucharest should be easy.
FAQs: Budapest to Bucharest flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Bucharest by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Budapest to Bucharest generally leave from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 18.4 km away from Budapest city centre and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 19.1 km from Bucharest city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Bucharest
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in SkyCourt, including duty-free and fashion stores.
- Parking available at Terminal Parking, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the SkyCourt Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2B, open daily.
- Bus 100E
- Bus 200E
- Train
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in Departures, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs around 1€ (5 RON) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including TAROM Business Lounge.
- Located in Arrivals, open 24/7.
- Bus: 780, 783
- Train: Henri Coanda Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Parking available in the Long Term and Short Term Parking Garages, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
- Limited dining options, mainly sck bars and cafes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lost and Found located in the terminal.
- Car rental services available near the terminal.
- Bus line 783, stop Aurel Vlaicu, 8 km
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