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Among airlines operating Lisbon 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 Lisbon and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair

Flights from Lisbon to Budapest usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) 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 Lisbon to Budapest.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £114 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £147 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£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 and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 9% 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 15% on the Lisbon to Budapest route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £138 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £163, a difference of £24. 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 Lisbon to Budapest route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

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

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 Lisbon to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 10:02
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 00:42.

The flight takes about 3h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £150. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lisbon to Budapest takes 3h 42m, covering 1,540 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 Lisbon to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £61, which is 29% 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 Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 6h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 06m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Budapest is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon (Central European Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Lisbon to Budapest range from £117 to £192, with an average of £150 over the past 12 months. Anything below £117 counts as a good deal.