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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 11:15 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Budapest to Cologne.

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Cologne takes 1h 50m, covering 595 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Cologne range from $159 to $271, with an average of $232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $141 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $229 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$84 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $170 to $1,406. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Budapest and Cologne is around $170 round-trip, with a flight time of about 11h. Recent bus fares are around $120, with a trip time of about 21h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 30% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 10+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Budapest to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt

Flights from Budapest to Cologne usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Connecting flights from Budapest to Cologne most commonly pass through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Budapest to Cologne. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $161 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $276, a difference of $115.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Eurowings operates flights between Budapest and Cologne.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 12h via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Alter Markt and Cologne Messe. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Cologne flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.