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Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s leading fine arts museum, known for European paintings, Egyptian antiquities and strong temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square.
Flights from Prague to Budapest depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:00. The fastest flight covers the 444 km distance in 1h 10m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 444 km |
Average flight duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
£228
Average price
£494
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Flights per day
70
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Prague to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Budapest will cost around £494 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £228.
To travel from Prague to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
OS650 · OS635
OS646 · OS639
OS650 · OS631
OS644 · OS635
LX1487+
LX2258
LH1689 · LH1676
OS650 · OS631
OS644 · OS635
LH1691 · LH1678
LO528 · LO537Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 444 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£190 Average Price | £35 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest flights for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA851 · BA862 | 10:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 24h30 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA851 · BA864 | 10:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 26h40 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS644 · OS635 | 11:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 3h15 | 14:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO528 · LO531 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h00 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO528 · LO537 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h10 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO528 · LO535 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h15 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO528 · LO533 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h20 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1691 · LH1678 | 13:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 3h30 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1774 · TK1035 | 13:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h10 | 8:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1774 · TK1033 | 13:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h20 | 13:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA853 · BA862 | 14:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h15 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA853 · BA864 | 14:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h25 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA853 · BA866 | 14:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 26h00 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1772 · TK1037 | 15:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 28h20 | 19:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1772 · TK1033 | 15:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h55 | 13:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1772 · TK1035 | 15:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h45 | 8:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1693 · LH1682 | 16:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h50 | 23:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS646 · OS639 | 16:50 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h35 | 22:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO535 | 18:05 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h55 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO533 | 18:05 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 15h00 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO537 | 18:05 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h50 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO531 | 18:05 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 25h40 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA855 · BA862 | 18:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h55 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA855 · BA866 | 18:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h40 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA855 · BA864 | 18:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 19h05 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO533 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h25 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO535 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h20 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO537 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h15 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO531 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 24h05 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1770 · TK1035 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h25 | 8:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1770 · TK1033 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h35 | 13:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1770 · TK1037 | 19:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 24h00 | 19:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA857 · BA862 | 21:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h50 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA857 · BA864 | 21:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h00 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA857 · BA866 | 21:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 19h35 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA857 · BA870 | 21:20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 27h50 | 1:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
LH1403 · LH1336 | 6:00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h55 | 10:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1483 · LX2254 | 6:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h40 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1695 · LH1676 | 6:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h20 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1695 · LH127 · LH1338 | 6:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h15 | 13:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO530 · LO537 | 7:10 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h45 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO530 · LO535 | 7:10 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h50 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO530 · LO533 | 7:10 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 25h55 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO530 · LO531 | 7:10 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h35 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA859 · BA864 | 7:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h05 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA859 · BA866 | 7:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h40 | 16:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA859 · BA870 | 7:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h55 | 1:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA859 · BA862 | 7:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 27h35 | 10:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS650 · OS635 | 7:30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h00 | 14:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
OS650 · OS631 | 7:30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 3h05 | 10:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
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Hungary’s leading fine arts museum, known for European paintings, Egyptian antiquities and strong temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square.
Museum inside Buda Castle covering Budapest’s past from medieval remains to modern urban history, with notable views from the building.
Major collection of Hungarian art from medieval works to the 20th century, set in palace wings with a calm atmosphere and city views.
Long avenue linking the centre with City Park. Grand facades, embassies and historic mansions make it one of Budapest’s classic walks.
Popular lookout terrace in the Castle District with neo-Romanesque towers and memorable panoramas over the Danube and Pest skyline.
Leafy island park in the Danube with running paths, gardens, fountains and ruins. A relaxing break from the busy centre.
Rich beef soup with paprika, onion and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a classic on Budapest menus.
Slow-cooked beef stew heavy with sweet paprika and onions, traditionally served with nokedli. A cornerstone of Hungarian home cooking.
Deep-fried flatbread, often topped with garlic, sour cream and cheese. It is one of Budapest’s most familiar street foods.
Long-running Jewish-Hungarian restaurant serving hearty local dishes in a warm, nostalgic dining room.
Traditional restaurant near the Great Market Hall specialising in paprika-rich Hungarian classics in a cosy, old-style setting.
Elegant riverside restaurant serving classic Hungarian dishes with polished service and grand Danube views.
Budget to moderate for Europe. Public transport is cheap, meals are reasonable, and hotels often cost less than in Vienna or Prague, though central stays and nightlife can add up.
Service may be included, so check the bill first. If not, tip around 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up slightly; cafés often get small change.
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
Flying from Prague to Budapest makes perfect sense for travellers who are in a hurry. On weekdays, CSA and Ryanair offer four direct flights between the two capitals, as well as three connections on Saturdays and Sundays. Flights leave in the morning and evening and the journey time is between one hour 10 minutes and one hour 25 minutes.
Direct flights between Prague and Budapest are operated by CSA and Ryanair, both of which fly with no stops required from Vaclav Havel Airport to Ferenc Liszt Airport.
Travellers can expect the flight from Prague to Budapest to take between one hour 10 minutes and one hour 25 minutes, making it a relatively short journey and slightly faster than rail connections.
The Prague to Budapest route is served every day by both CSA and Ryanair. Passengers can choose from four weekday flights and three departures at the weekend. There should be a breakfast-time departure every day, as well as evening flights on weekdays.
Departure airport: Flights to Budapest from Prague will always take off from the city's Vaclav Havel Airport. Those coming from the centre of Prague can take the Airport Express shuttle bus, which leaves from Prague's central train station and takes 25 minutes to reach the departure terminal (traffic permitting). Upon arrival, passengers can expect a good spread of dining options and shops, along with free WiFi, money exchange facilities and amenities for families.
Arrival airport: All flights from Prague will touch down at Budapest's Ferenc Liszt Airport. From there, reaching the heart of Budapest should be relatively simple. The easiest and cheapest option is to catch the 100E airport bus, which leaves every 30 minutes and should reach the city centre in 35 minutes. Alternatively, arrivals can take the 200E bus to the Nagyvárad tér Metro station and transfer to the Metro there. That could be a faster route to many suburban destinations. WiFi is available on-site at the airport so those who need to arrange accommodation or car hire can log on to make arrangements.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

Most Prague to Budapest flights use the Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Budapest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport is 11 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 2A and 2B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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