Journey information
Overview: Bucharest to Budapest flight
Flights from Bucharest to Budapest depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:30, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 643 km distance in 1h 10m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 643 km |
Average flight duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 4:30 |
Last flight 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Bucharest to Budapest
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£353
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
643 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bucharest to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Budapest will cost around £353 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £58.
Of the 39 flights that leave Bucharest for Budapest 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 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 30 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.
W6329123:051h15Aurel Vlaicu International Airport23:20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£581One-way0 changes
RO2317:551h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:45Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£1161One-way0 changes
LH1423 · LH13386:058h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport13:35Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£1921One-way1 change
LH1417 · LH134217:357h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport23:45Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£1921One-way1 change
LH1423 · LH13366:056h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport11:15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£1921One-way1 change
W6329123:051h15Aurel Vlaicu International Airport23:20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£581One-way0 changes
RO2317:551h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:45Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£1161One-way0 changes
RO23717:001h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport17:50Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£2711One-way0 changes
OS698 · OS63918:554h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport22:25Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£2871One-way1 change
LO644 · LO5335:354h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport£2111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bucharest to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 643 km
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1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bucharest to Budapest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Budapest flights for today, Thursday 25 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W63291 | 22:55 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | 1h25 | 23:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 26 June | |||||
LO644 · LO537 | 5:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h20 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO644 · LO531 | 5:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h10 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO644 · LO535 | 5:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h25 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO644 · LO533 | 5:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h30 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1423 · LH1338 | 6:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h30 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1423 · LH98 · LH1676 | 6:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h30 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1423 · LH1336 | 6:05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h10 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1655 · LH1676 | 6:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h20 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1655 · LH95 · LH1338 | 6:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h20 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1655 · LH97 · LH1338 | 6:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h20 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1887 · LX2254 | 6:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h35 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1887 · LX1102+ LH1676 | 6:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h15 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS700 · OS203+ LH1338 | 6:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h00 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS700+ OS183+ LH1676 | 6:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h00 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS700+ OS631 | 6:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h00 | 10:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
RO231 | 7:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1h50 | 8:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO640 · LO531 | 8:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h25 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO640 · LO535 | 8:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h40 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO640 · LO537 | 8:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h35 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO640 · LO533 | 8:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 25h45 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
EW9793 · EW9784 | 11:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h00 | 19:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1651 · LH1678 | 12:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h05 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS694 · OS639 | 13:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h10 | 22:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS694 · OS141+ LX2258 | 13:15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h00 | 19:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1419 · LH1340 | 13:45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h35 | 18:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO642 · LO533 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 19h30 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO642 · LO531 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h10 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO642 · LO535 | 14:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 22h35 | 12:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS696+ OS639 | 15:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h30 | 22:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
RO237 | 17:00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1h50 | 17:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR222 · QR199 | 17:10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 21h40 | 13:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1417 · LH124 · LH1682 | 17:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h55 | 23:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1417 · LH1342 | 17:35 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h10 | 23:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO646 · LO533 | 18:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h35 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO646 · LO537 | 18:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 23h25 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO646 · LO535 | 18:30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 18h40 | 12:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS698 · OS639 | 18:55 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h30 | 22:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1653 · LH1682 | 19:20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h10 | 23:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Bucharest to Budapest
There are a variety of itineraries for travelers going from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest Hungary. Flights begin close to sunrise, as early as 5:30 a.m. The last flights depart just before 10:00 p.m. There are multiple flights departing every hour with direct flights taking approximately 90 minutes. Most flights have at least one layover. Layovers for flights from Bucharest to Budapest are routed through multiple European cities including Istanbul, Paris, Warsaw, Frankfurt, and Munich.
Which airlines fly from Bucharest to Budapest?
Since it is a popular itinerary, many airlines offer flights between Bucharest and Budapest. The largest carriers are Lufthansa, Air France, Air Baltic, and Austrian Airlines. Low-cost carriers fly this route as well. Tarom offers the largest number of flights, followed by Blue Air and Lot Polish Airlines.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Budapest?
Flight durations between Bucharest and Budapest vary greatly. Direct flights get travelers to their destination in about an hour and a half. Layovers can extend travel time from 5 to 18 and a half hours. Some flights have layovers that are red-eye, overnights. Longer layovers can give vacationers a chance to add a new European destination to their itinerary.
How many flights are there from Bucharest to Budapest?
Travel plans between Bucharest and Budapest can be flexible. There are nearly 40 flights every day of the week between these two cities. Of these, usually 3 are direct options, offered by TAROM. On weekends, overnight layovers are more likely to be offered with fewer direct flights available.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Bucharest to Budapest?
Departure airport:Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is located in Otopeni just 16km from downtown Bucharest. It is the only international airport in Bucharest that serves passenger airplanes. The STB, Bucharest’s public transportation company, has 2 buses that service the airport. The 780 bus covers the north route and the 783 services the downtown area with various stops along the way.
Arrival airport:Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the largest commercial airport in Hungary. It is 16km southeast of downtown Budapest and accessible by two buses. The 100E is a direct shuttle bus from Deak Ferenc Square to Terminal 2. The 200E connects the airport with the Kobanya-Kispest railway station. At the rail station, travelers can take the Metro 3 to the city center.
FAQs: Bucharest to Budapest flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and Budapest
- 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
- 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
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