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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Budapest (OTP-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Bucharest to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For a quieter departure, avoid rush hours at OTP.
Use the 100E Airport Express for easy access to Budapest.
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 46% price drop
December
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Direct flights
6 days a week
There are direct flights from Bucharest to Budapest 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.
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Expert advice for your flight from Bucharest to Budapest

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
OTP

For a quieter departure, avoid morning and evening rush hours at OTP. Use the single terminal's minimal shops and restaurants to pass time.

Read more about OTPby Ramsey Qubein
BUD

Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct, cost-effective ride from BUD to Budapest city centre, running 24/7 with frequent departures.

Read more about BUDby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bucharest to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bucharest to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Budapest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Bucharest to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Bucharest, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest is January, where tickets cost £51 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £150 and £133 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Bucharest to Budapest

Low seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.

When to book flights from Bucharest to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucharest to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Bucharest to Budapest flights

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bucharest to Budapest?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bucharest to Budapest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Bucharest and Budapest.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest?

    You can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bucharest to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Bucharest is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bucharest to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Bucharest with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bucharest to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Bucharest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Budapest to Bucharest? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £107 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Bucharest to Budapest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bucharest Otopeni Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Bucharest to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bucharest to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bucharest to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Wizz AirOverall score based on 1051 reviews
5.6Entertainment
6.7Boarding
6.7Comfort
7.6Crew
5.9Food
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Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

4.0 OkayRobert, Sept 2025BUD - LGW
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Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

There were not enough staff and signage to direct people to Wizz Priority lanes for check-in and boarding. It didn't feel like we were Wizz Priority holders.

Had to pay £45 to check in at the airport because I didn't check-in online at least 3 hours prior... and it wasn't mentioned on the booking / App (online check-in is only marked as "included service"). Upon landing, captain failed to land the first attempt and had to take off again for an re-attempt. Overall mid experience, would definitely pay a bit more at first to avoid this again.

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Bucharest to Budapest

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Bucharest (OTP)
Budapest (BUD)

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