Flying from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Budapest (where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Lufthansa at 10:15pm. Choose the first FRA to BUD departure with Lufthansa at 7:05am if getting there sooner works for you.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Frankfurt to BUD. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can get away on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with Lufthansa. This leading airline offers services from FRA.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between FRA and BUD is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 66.79% of its services landing on schedule.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Planning to catch a flight from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)? Direct Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From HHN, direct flights from Frankfurt to BUD are offered by Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline flying from HHN to BUD.
Ryanair is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to BUD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Consider booking a hotel close to BUD if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
ج.م. 1,591 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 3,183. These fares can change based on availability.
Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to BUD.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your Frankfurt to BUD flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Budapest
Start your Budapest trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Budapest wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include River Danube, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
You've visited Budapest, now it's time to discover more of Hungary. Travel about 177 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its top sights. From Hortobagy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
