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Cheapest return flight
£150
Typical prices: £137-£205
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/11Thu 29/11
BUD - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£224
Typical prices: £137-£204
Lufthansa
Tue 20/11Thu 29/11
BUD - FRA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 1h 45m
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £187 (return)
Shortest trip • 3h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main (BUD-FRA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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08:25 - 13:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 50m1 stop Milan Malpensa
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20:10 - 07:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
11h 40m1 stop Milan Malpensa
£150Multiple Airlines
Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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15:10 - 09:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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20:25 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£160Air Serbia
Mon, 25 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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11:25 - 19:40BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
8h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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09:50 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
4h 50m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£170Air Serbia
Tue, 12 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
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15:10 - 09:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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09:50 - 18:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
8h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£171Air Serbia
Tue, 12 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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15:10 - 09:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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20:25 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£172Air Serbia
Tue, 2 Feb - Sun, 25 Apr
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18:20 - 10:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 55m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
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11:15 - 17:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
6h 35m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
£181TAROM
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 2 Dec
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15:10 - 09:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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20:25 - 10:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
14h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£181Air Serbia
Sun, 7 Feb - Sun, 25 Apr
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18:20 - 10:35BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 15m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
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11:15 - 17:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
6h 35m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
£190TAROM
Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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15:10 - 09:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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09:50 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
4h 50m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£191Air Serbia
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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11:25 - 09:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 40m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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20:25 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
£192Air Serbia
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport. It's 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport at £134 return.
•March (£235) and December (£199) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

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.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Key details for Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£62
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport

When to book flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 08:25
    • Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 20:20.

    The flight takes about 1h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A direct flight from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 1h 45m, covering 519 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Return flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from £137 to £205, with an average of £164 over the past 12 months. Anything below £137 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £164 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £164 return, compared with £187 via a stopover through Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Condor and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Budapest and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Budapest and Frankfurt am Main Airport is around £150 return, with a flight time of about 4h 50m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around £84, with a trip time of about 14h 07m. The bus is similarly priced at around £78 and takes about 15h 10m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 47% lower. However, those options take about 9+ hours longer each way.

  • How are flight prices from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £81, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £36 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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 Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through?

    Connecting flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly pass through:

    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Vienna Intl (VIE) – 33% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £141 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £194, a difference of £53.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Only Lufthansa operates flights between Budapest and Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 14m, compared to 4h 59m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Opernturm, and English Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

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

    • Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average £141, about £53 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for July. Fares historically average £134 return in that month – typically £102 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Lufthansa. Over the past three months, 90% of Lufthansa flights from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 90%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 30m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

    • Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    • Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport By IHG
    • Meininger Hotel Frankfurt/Main Flughafen

Prefer to fly direct from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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