Cheap flights to Budapest

Budapest has been a favorite destination among Europeans for decades, and now more people from the rest of the world are discovering its charms. A gorgeous city with great architecture, culture, and food, the capital of Hungary is also a great bargain once you get there. All of this makes flights to Budapest very popular, and using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. The city is home to the largest international airport in the country and daily flights come in from all over Europe as well as a few overseas destinations. The airport is about 16 km from the city center and many transportation options are available, including trains from the station directly at the airport.

Airfare to Budapest

If you are coming from North America then finding cheap flights to Budapest cab be a bit tricky, though if you are starting in Europe it's a breeze, thanks partly to strong competition among many regional airlines. The country's national airline does not fly to North America so most of the cheapest airfares will be on the large European airlines that will require a change of planes in their homebase. Many low-cost carriers fly into Budapest from within Europe so if you are visiting other large cities you might consider booking a separate flight from there if airfare all the way to Budapest is out of your price range.

Flight information for Budapest Airport

The large Budapest Ferihegy International Airport consists of two terminals, one of which was recently updated and is mostly used by low-cost carriers. The two terminals are also quite far apart so be aware that it's not just a matter of crossing into an adjacent wing. There are many shopping and dining options available, so getting to the airport early should be entertaining enough.

Airlines that fly into Budapest Airport

The national airline of Hungary is Malév Hungarian Airlines, and it flies to destinations all over Europe and the Middle East, but not to North America or the rest of Asia. Delta Airlines runs limited service directly from New York, but most North American travelers will find the best deals by transferring in another European hub city. Some of the larger airlines that fly into Budapest include Air France, British Airways, EasyJet Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, and RyanAir.

Budapest Airport ground transportation

A railway station at the airport can take travelers into the city center in around 20 minutes for a low fare. If your budget is higher you might consider a shared taxi service, which takes multiple passengers going to the same area, or a private taxi.

Car rental companies at Budapest Airport

  • Alamo
  • AutoEurope
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty