Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Frankfurt and Budapest have the same timezone (UTC+1).
Every week, there are 45 flights from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To get going early, go for the 06:05 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight from FRA to BUD is 22:10 with Lufthansa.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Hungary!). Look through the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and BUD are:
EuroAirport Swiss
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
To see if you need a visa to enter Hungary, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FRA to BUD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 84 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 145 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to BUD by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 37 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're on an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Consider booking a hotel near BUD if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Budapest. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It takes roughly 58 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Budapest based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
More about Budapest
Start your Budapest trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from FRA to BUD, browse our selection of hotel options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Fisherman's Bastion, Chain Bridge and Buda Castle are essential stops on your Budapest itinerary.
Complete your Budapest trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Budapest.
