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Flight deals from Vienna to Budapest

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM391. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Budapest

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

Direct flights from Vienna to Budapest

Vienna to Budapest: Alternative routes

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

Vienna to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM175
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time48 mins
Most popular airlineAustrian Airlines
Average flights per week64

Finding cheap flights from Vienna to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vienna to Budapest is RM391. 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.
48 minutes is the average flight time from Vienna to Budapest.
Austrian Airlines, Luxair and Air Canada fly direct from Vienna to Budapest.
As of June 2026, there are 61 flights per week flying from Vienna to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Budapest is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 48 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.
Currently, Ryanair and Austrian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Flying from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know

  • Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport.

  • Vienna and Budapest share the same timezone, UTC+1.

  • There are 21 Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport flights each week.

  • To ensure you get on your VIE to BUD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Flying into Budapest (and then discovering more of Hungary!) is easy with Austrian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport.

  • Austrian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating VIE to BUD flights. A dependable 80.35% of its departures on this route land on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • RM175 is the lowest price for a one-way Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM391. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from VIE to BUD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from VIE to BUD.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)

  • Vienna Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart VIE land on time.

  • Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to VIE:

Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)

When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Budapest in March.

  • Book your flight from Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to go to Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from VIE to BUD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Hungary just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.

  • Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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