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✈️ Cheap flights to Hungary
Compare fares to Hungary from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl (BUD). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in Hungary
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUD | Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl | Budapest | Main |
| PEV | Pécs-Pogány Intl | Pécs | Main |
| DEB | Debrecen Intl | Debrecen | Main |
| SOB | Hévíz–Balaton | Sármellék | Regional |
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the main gateway. Hungary is also well connected by rail and road to Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Croatia and other neighbours, and Danube river cruises stop in Budapest.
📅 Best time to fly to Hungary
Best: April-June and September-October – pleasant temperatures for city walks, wine harvests in autumn and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Cheaper shoulder season: July-August – hot and busy but great for Lake Balaton and summer festivals; December brings Christmas markets.
Avoid: January-February – cold and grey, though thermal baths make winter trips surprisingly cosy.
Weather by month in Budapest
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⏱️ Flight times to Hungary
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Budapest | 1,488 km | 2 h 30 min | |
| New York → Budapest | 7,016 km | 9 h 05 min | |
| Los Angeles → Budapest | 10,031 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| Chicago → Budapest | 7,768 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Miami → Budapest | 8,598 km | 11 h 00 min | |
| San Francisco → Budapest | 9,820 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Toronto → Budapest | 7,154 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Budapest | 1,247 km | 2 h 10 min | |
| Frankfurt → Budapest | 835 km | 1 h 40 min | |
| Dubai → Budapest | 4,008 km | 5 h 30 min | |
| Delhi → Budapest | 5,344 km | 7 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Budapest | 5,745 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Budapest | 9,499 km | 12 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Budapest | 15,770 km | 19 h 40 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Hungary
- Budapest – One of Europe's most beautiful capitals, with grand architecture, spas and lively nightlife.
- Lake Balaton – Hungary's 'sea', ringed by resorts, vineyards and the scenic Tihany peninsula.
- Eger – A baroque town with a famous castle, a minaret and the Valley of Beautiful Women's wine cellars.
- Tokaj – Historic wine villages producing some of the world's oldest classified sweet wines.
- Pécs – A Mediterranean-feeling city with Roman-era tombs, Ottoman relics and the Zsolnay quarter.
- Szentendre – A charming riverside town of galleries and colourful baroque houses, an easy day trip from Budapest.
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Flights to Hungary: questions
What is the main airport in Hungary?
The main international airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl (BUD) in Budapest. Other airports with scheduled flights include Pécs (PEV), Debrecen (DEB), Sármellék (SOB).
How long is the flight from London to Hungary?
A nonstop flight from London to Budapest covers about 1,488 km and takes around 2 h 30 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Hungary?
April-June and September-October – pleasant temperatures for city walks, wine harvests in autumn and fewer crowds than midsummer.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Hungary?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July-August – hot and busy but great for Lake Balaton and summer festivals; December brings Christmas markets.
Do I need a visa to fly to Hungary?
It depends on your passport. See our Hungary visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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