Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Budapest from $24

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Budapest (BUH-BUD)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air offers one-way fares as low as $24 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BBU to BUD on Mon, Feb 23), while Wizz Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $41 departing on Sat, Feb 21 and returning on Sat, Feb 28.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Bucharest to Budapest with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Tarom Ryanair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Budapest (BUD) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Budapest (BUD).

• When is the best time to book flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Budapest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Bucharest to Budapest?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Bucharest to Budapest. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Wizz Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- W63291 (23:00) Tarom: -/-/T/W/T/-/S -- RO237 (17:35) Tarom: S/M/-/W/T/-/- -- RO231 (12:20)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

  To find best deals on flights from Bucharest to Budapest, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Feb 23, with one-way flights priced at just $24.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Wizz Air.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Budapest travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Bucharest (BUH) to Budapest (BUD) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to Budapest is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Budapest on?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Budapest on January 24, 2026 with Wizz Air, with prices starting at $14.

• Which airports can I fly to for Budapest from Bucharest?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BBU-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).

• Is there any time difference between Bucharest and Budapest?

  The time difference between Budapest and Bucharest is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.