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Among airlines operating Krakow to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Flights from Krakow to Budapest usually depart from Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £60 return, compared with £94 via a stopover through Tirana Rinas (TIA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 2% 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 83% on the Krakow to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £45 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £264, a difference of £219. 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 Krakow to Budapest route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 48 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Puskás Aréna, and Keleti railway station. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 10:04
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 22:54.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 65% above the route average of £76. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Krakow to Budapest takes 1h 09m, covering 184 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 Krakow to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £20, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 40m, compared to 4h 10m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 7h 55m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

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

Return flights from Krakow to Budapest range from £47 to £108, with an average of £76 over the past 12 months. Anything below £47 counts as a good deal.