Journey information
Overview: Prague to Budapest flight
Flights from Prague to Budapest depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
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 15m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 444 km |
Average flight duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:00 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Prague to Budapest
Cheapest price
£285
Average price
£427
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Flights per day
43
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 £427 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £285.
To travel from Prague to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
LX1485 · LX2254
LX1487+
LX2252
LX1487+
LX2258
LH1691+
LH1680
LH1695+
LH1676
LX1485 · LX2254
LH5655+
LH1342
LO528 · LO537
LX1487+
LX2258
LO530 · LO535Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Prague to Budapest
Omio 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 £15, and a flight costs an average of £20.
Distance: 444 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£155 Average Price | £43 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m 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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Live departures
Prague to Budapest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest flights for today, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1691+ LH1680 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h25 | 20:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1691+ LH1676 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h50 | 11:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1691 · LH2370+ LX2258 | 12:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h25 | 18:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA855 · BA872 | 13:30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h30 | 22:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1487+ LH2371+ LH1680 | 13:50 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h20 | 20:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1487+ LX2258 | 13:50 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h20 | 18:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1397 · LH116 · LH1680 | 14:10 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h00 | 20:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS646+ SN2906 · SN2829 | 15:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h25 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS646 · OS217+ LH1342 | 15:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h25 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
OS646 · OS145+ LX2252 | 15:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h05 | 21:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1693+ LH2372+ LX2252 | 15:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h00 | 21:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1693+ LH1676 | 15:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 19h50 | 11:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1693+ LH1680 | 15:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h25 | 20:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1693+ SN2650 · SN2829 | 15:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h20 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO522 · LO537 | 17:00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h10 | 16:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO535 | 17:00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h10 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO531 | 17:00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 25h40 | 18:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO522 · LO533 | 17:00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h55 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN2812 · SN2829 | 17:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h20 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5655+ LH1342 | 17:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h10 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
EN8959+ LH1342 | 17:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h10 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO533 | 18:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h20 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO537 | 18:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h35 | 16:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO531 | 18:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 24h05 | 18:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO526 · LO535 | 18:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h35 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA863 · BA866 | 20:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h55 | 10:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 24 February | |||||
LH1695+ LH1676 | 05:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h20 | 11:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1695+ LH1678 | 05:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h00 | 15:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA865 · BA870 | 05:45 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h30 | 18:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN2816 · SN2609+ SN7143 | 05:50 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h50 | 12:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO530 · LO533 | 06:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 25h50 | 08:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO530 · LO537 | 06:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h55 | 16:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO530 · LO535 | 06:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h55 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO530 · LO531 | 06:15 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h25 | 18:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1403 · LH1338 | 06:25 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h15 | 12:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1403 · LH106 · LH1678 | 06:25 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h50 | 15:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1403 · LH104 · LH1678 | 06:25 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h50 | 15:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1403 · LH100 · LH1678 | 06:25 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h50 | 15:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO524 · LO533 | 08:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h30 | 08:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO524 · LO537 | 08:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h35 | 16:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO524 · LO531 | 08:35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h05 | 18:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1485 · LX2254 | 09:00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h05 | 13:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5653+ LH1340 | 09:30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h15 | 16:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5653+ LH106 · LH1678 | 09:30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h45 | 15:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5653+ LH106 · LH1680 | 09:30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h40 | 20:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA853 · BA872 | 09:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h25 | 22:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA853 · BA870 | 09:55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h20 | 18:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN2810 · SN2825 | 10:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h20 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN2810 · SN2615+ SN7147 | 10:40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 11h25 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
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Flights from Prague to 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.
Which airlines fly from Prague to Budapest?
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.
How long is the flight from Prague to Budapest?
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.
How many flights are there from Prague to Budapest?
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.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Prague to Budapest?
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.
FAQs: Prague to Budapest flights
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Budapest
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in Terminals 1 and 2, duty-free, fashion, electronics.
- Parking available, short-term parking from approximately 2.5€ (60 CZK) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, Mastercard Lounge, Erste Premier Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 1, open daily.
- Bus: 119, 100
- Metro: A (via bus 119)
- Train: NA
- 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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