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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Budapest

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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Budapest

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bucharest to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Bucharest to Budapest

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Bucharest to Budapest.
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7:35 pm - 7:35 amOTP-BUD
13h 00m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 11:00 amBUD-OTP
14h 35m1 stop
Tue, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 11
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7:35 pm - 7:35 amOTP-BUD
13h 00m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 6:45 pmBUD-OTP
22h 20m1 stop
Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
Wizz Air Logo
7:35 pm - 7:35 amOTP-BUD
13h 00m1 stop
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8:10 am - 11:00 amBUD-OTP
25h 50m1 stop
$101Wizz Air
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Wed, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 20
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8:20 pm - 10:30 amOTP-BUD
15h 10m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 6:45 pmBUD-OTP
22h 20m1 stop
Tue, May 6 - Thu, May 8
TAROM Logo
7:55 am - 8:45 amOTP-BUD
1h 50mnonstop
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9:15 am - 12:00 pmBUD-OTP
1h 45mnonstop
$140TAROM
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Tue, May 6 - Thu, May 8
TAROM Logo
5:00 pm - 5:50 pmOTP-BUD
1h 50mnonstop
TAROM Logo
9:15 am - 12:00 pmBUD-OTP
1h 45mnonstop
$144TAROM
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Tue, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 11
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 am - 7:25 amOTP-BUD
3h 45m1 stop
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7:55 am - 3:05 amBUD-OTP
18h 10m1 stop
$173Air Serbia
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Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 12
Air Serbia Logo
4:05 pm - 9:00 amOTP-BUD
17h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
7:45 pm - 3:05 amBUD-OTP
6h 20m1 stop
$174Air Serbia
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Fri, May 2 - Wed, May 7
Austrian Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 2:30 pmOTP-BUD
23h 25m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 9:00 amBUD-OTP
16h 50m1 stop
$195Austrian Airlines
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Fri, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 22
Austrian Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 10:25 pmOTP-BUD
16h 50m1 stop
Austrian Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 12:10 amBUD-OTP
11h 55m1 stop
$196Austrian Airlines
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12

Expert advice for your flight from Bucharest to Budapest

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
OTP

For a quieter departure, avoid morning and evening rush hours at OTP. Use the single terminal's minimal shops and restaurants to pass time.

Read more about OTPby Ramsey Qubein
BUD

Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct, cost-effective ride from BUD to Budapest city centre, running 24/7 with frequent departures.

Read more about BUDby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on OTP

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bucharest to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bucharest to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Budapest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Bucharest to Budapest, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Budapest back to Bucharest, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest is January, where tickets cost $69 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $187 and $186 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $97 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 66% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Bucharest to Budapest

When to book flights from Bucharest to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucharest to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Bucharest to Budapest flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest was $84 for a one-way ticket and $86 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Bucharest and Budapest?

    A passport is required to fly from Bucharest to Budapest.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bucharest to Budapest?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Budapest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Bucharest and Budapest.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Bucharest to Budapest on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bucharest to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Bucharest is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Bucharest with another airline. Booking your flights between Bucharest and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bucharest to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Bucharest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $74 or less one-way and $108 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest?

Find which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

Tuesday

ITA Airways, TAROM

ITA Airways, TAROM

Wednesday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

Thursday

ITA Airways, TAROM

ITA Airways, TAROM

Friday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

Sunday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Monday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

Tuesday

ITA Airways, TAROM

ITA Airways, TAROM

Wednesday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

Thursday

ITA Airways, TAROM

ITA Airways, TAROM

Friday

ITA Airways, TAROM, airBaltic

ITA Airways, TAROM, +1 more

Sunday

ITA Airways, TAROM

ITA Airways, TAROM

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Top airlines flying from Bucharest to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bucharest to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bucharest to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
Wizz AirOverall score based on 1048 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.7Boarding
7.5Crew
5.9Food
5.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

4.0 OkayRupert, Mar 2025BCN - BEG
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Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

After adding baggage costs, and considering the necessity to re-checkin at each stop, and the €50 I was tricked out of for the ridiculous 3 hour min check in, I’ll never fly this very hungry Hungarian airline again!

This airline is routinely voted the worse airline in Europe for good reason. If you have an option, just avoid them.

Everything was great until it came time to pick up our luggage. We arrived in orly airport terminal 1, our luggage arrived in terminal 2. No signs to tell us, we waited for almost an hour before someone figured it out.

All in all is not bad, but the boarding by walking outside in the airport airplanes area in the wind and rain to go up the stairs to board the plane that’s too much inconvenient. Hopefully that will change and we use the normal gates at the airport to board the plane! Thank you!

The plane was 5 1/2 hours late. Scheduled for 19.50 take off - Actual take off 01.30am

The flight was delayed again. I had a bad experience with Wizz Air, and I don't want to travel with them again.

Wizz is the worst airline in the world, The firm behavior is similar to the Italian mafia, For booking, check in at the desk and not on line that charge 48euro each, the truly that was included in the confirmation is only half way the continuous flight after the connection is not included although ordered together as on flight with one stop,(no direct flight), they asked for another 58euro each, unbelievable behavior of the staff, actually you feel threatened by them, as I said Italian mafia. Last time ever in my life. Keep out of this airline and enjoy your vacation.

It was cancelled you imbeciles! And then you have the gall to ask for reviews? Here! Have this review, you damned cretins!

Upgrade to business was great. The crew was nice. Disembarkation in Bucharest was very slow through the rear door to a bus to get to the terminal. The business lounge was not clean with bugs running on the floor.

I rated food and entertainment with the lower score because I did not have N/A. No food and entertainment from Bucharest to London.

Poor service ! Water need to be free and a little snack for 3.5 hour during the flight. Tarom company need to take lessons from Turkish Airlines.

There was extreme turbulence for 10-15 minutes a bit after takeoff, which of course is no one's fault. This was a short regional flight with no amenities except water. Departure and arrival wete close ro on-time. The Suceava airport is very small but pleasant and efficient. My baggage all the way from Washington DC, checked through Paris and Bucharest, arrived without a hitch. There was really nothing to complain about except a regrettable 5+-hour layover in Bucharest.

This experience was atypical. The flight left three hours late because of engine technical issues, which meant a very long wait. Unrealistic announcements made it worse by discoursgong leavimg for water, reatrrom, etc. But the crew did its best and apart from the delay, it was not a bad flight. Good entertainment and drink service.In the end, I made my connection anyway.

Pros: "The crew and the flight from Bucharest to Istanbul"
Cons: "The airplane from Athens to Bucharest wa terrible, very old, smelling bad, not maintained, and noisy"

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