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Ryanair and Jet2 are the leading budget airlines offering flights from Budapest to Manchester. Their flights are usually direct, but there are also a few with a single stopover. Ryanair flights usually stop in Gothenburg. They also partner with Wizz for a flight that stops at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). easyJet also operates flights with a stopover in Basel or Geneva.

Most major airlines offering flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Manchester include at least one stopover. Lufthansa offers flights with a stopover in Munich, and Brussels Airlines has flights with a stopover in Brussels. Meanwhile, Austrian Airlines has flights with two stopovers, one in Vienna and one in Frankfurt.

Most major airlines allow you to bring 7 kg of carry-on luggage plus a small personal item. Lufthansa allows up to 8 kg. Some budget airlines have more generous carry-on allowances to make up for the low checked luggage allowance. Both Jet2 and Ryanair allow 10 kg of cabin luggage on some economy fares. This usually includes your small personal item. Their basic economy fares only allow a small personal item. Usually, it can be no larger than 40 x 25 x 20 cm.

Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines typically allow you to bring one piece of checked luggage weighing up to 23 kg on their economy fare. You usually get one extra 23 kg piece if you choose Premium Economy. Meanwhile, Ryanair and Jet2 don't include checked luggage on most of their fares. You can add checked luggage for an extra fee. You can generally choose between a 10 kg or 20 kg bag, so you only pay for what you need.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Manchester flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Budapest and Manchester. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flights from Budapest to Manchester usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to Manchester.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £112 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £159 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£72 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 29% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Budapest to Manchester route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £110 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £254, a difference of £144. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Manchester route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 13 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Manchester flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester City Centre, Manchester Airport Railway Station, and Manchester Piccadilly Station. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Manchester:

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 09:57
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 23:52.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

A direct flight from Budapest to Manchester takes 2h 52m, covering 1,027 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.

One-way fares from Budapest to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £37, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 38m, compared to 4h 42m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 8h 47m via Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Manchester is 1 hour behind Budapest (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· DRIVALIA
· Ace
· Alamo

Return flights from Budapest to Manchester range from £101 to £188, with an average of £162 over the past 12 months. Anything below £101 counts as a good deal.