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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 09:30
• Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 18:50.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest takes 1h 50m, covering 383 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest range from £105 to £173, with an average of £136 over the past 12 months. Anything below £105 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of £136. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £81 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £135 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAROM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £77 to £739. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £191, which is 115% above the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Pisa Gal Galilei (PSA) – 16% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £124 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £161, a difference of £37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only TAROM operates flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Budapest.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 32m, compared to 4h 37m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 4h 41m via Istanbul (IST).

Budapest is 1 hour behind Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Puskás Aréna, Ferenc Deak Square, and Rudas fürdő. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.