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)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Budapest Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and find adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
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.