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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM159. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from Bucharest to Budapest

Bucharest to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bucharest to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

Bucharest to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM159
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airlineTAROM
Average flights per week19

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest to Budapest is RM159. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest to Budapest.
TAROM, Wizz Air and airBaltic fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest.
As of February 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from Bucharest to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Budapest is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Airport on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Wizz Air .

Travelling from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) taking off from here.

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Wizz Air at 10:50pm. Go for the first OTP to BUD departure with TAROM at 7:55am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • Your flight from Bucharest to BUD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).

  • TAROM is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport leaving from OTP.

  • TAROM is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from OTP to BUD.

  • With a reliable 86.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier on this route.

  • OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is RM79. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM159. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap flights from Bucharest to BUD by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Bucharest to BUD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The best time to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). July is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.

  • Book a Bucharest to BUD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Budapest

  • After booking your flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Budapest:

  • River Danube and Fisherman's Bastion are just two of the big attractions to put on your Budapest travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hungarian Parliament Building.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Budapest has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Hungary you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.

  • Miskolc is another sought-after destination in Hungary and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without seeing Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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