TLV - BUD

£61 Find Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 34% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£118
Typical prices: £181-£351
Wizz Air
Mon 31/12Fri 5/1
TLV - BUD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£65
Typical prices: £90-£188
TAROM
Wed 3/1
TLV - BUD • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Wizz Air, EL AL, and others. Average duration is 3h 35m.
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 83% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 43% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £158 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 03m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Budapest!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest (TLV-BUD)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Tel Aviv to Budapest

Thu, 31 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Wizz Air Logo
20:50 - 23:25TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 35mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
14:20 - 18:35BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 15mdirect
£118Wizz Air
Thu, 11 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar
Wizz Air Logo
19:30 - 22:05TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 35mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
05:00 - 09:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 15mdirect
£118Wizz Air
Thu, 25 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 22:05TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 23:20BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
13h 05m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
£118Multiple Airlines
Sat, 27 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar
TAROM Logo
01:20 - 16:50TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 30m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
TAROM Logo
09:15 - 23:20BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
13h 05m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
£124TAROM
Sat, 27 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
TAROM Logo
01:20 - 16:50TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 30m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
TAROM Logo
13:20 - 23:20BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
9h 00m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
£124TAROM
Thu, 24 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Wizz Air Logo
20:50 - 23:25TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 35mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
15:40 - 19:55BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 15mdirect
£132Wizz Air
Tue, 12 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
ISRAIR Logo
12:00 - 14:30TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 30mdirect
ISRAIR Logo
10:50 - 15:00BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 10mdirect
£158ISRAIR
Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
ISRAIR Logo
16:30 - 19:00TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 30mdirect
ISRAIR Logo
20:00 - 00:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 10mdirect
£158ISRAIR
Fri, 1 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
EL AL Logo
10:00 - 12:35TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 35mdirect
EL AL Logo
10:35 - 14:45BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 10mdirect
£258EL AL
Sun, 2 May - Wed, 5 May
EL AL Logo
19:40 - 22:05TLV  Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
3h 25mdirect
EL AL Logo
09:10 - 13:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
3h 05mdirect
£264EL AL
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Tel Aviv to Budapest flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

Return flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest typically range from £181 to £351. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £118 on Wizz Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to Budapest. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to Budapest at £147 return.
•August (£356) and July (£321) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 142% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% 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 Tel Aviv to Budapest

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

Duncan Madden

Expert on Ryanair and Wizz Air

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.

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.

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on TLV

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Key details for Tel Aviv to Budapest flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£65
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Tel Aviv to Budapest

When to book flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tel Aviv to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your Tel Aviv to Budapest 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 Tel Aviv to Budapest?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 09:05
    • Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 00:25.

    The flight takes about 3h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest.

  • How long is a flight from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    A direct flight from Tel Aviv to Budapest takes 3h 35m, covering 1,345 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    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 Tel Aviv to Budapest flight?

    Return flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest range from £181 to £351, with an average of £256 over the past 12 months. Anything below £181 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tel Aviv to Budapest flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £256 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £158 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £256 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    EL AL is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Wizz Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tel Aviv to Budapest flights are:

    • EL AL: 83% on time
    • Wizz Air: 75% on time
    • Flyyo: 63% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£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 Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ISRAIR and BlueBird Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Tel Aviv to Budapest spread across the day?

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

  • How are flight prices from Tel Aviv to Budapest looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tel Aviv to Budapest are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £131.

  • Which car hire options are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD)?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Klass Wagen
    • Dryyve
    • GREEN MOTION
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    Flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    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 Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    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 Tel Aviv to Budapest route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest pass through?

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

    • Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Vienna Intl (VIE) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £238 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £283, a difference of £45.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    4 airlines operate flights between Tel Aviv and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Wizz Air
    • EL AL
    • BlueBird Airways
    • Arkia

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

    Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 03m, compared to 7h 28m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 41m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and Budapest?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Budapest?

    Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna, and Szent-Istvan Bazilika. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tel Aviv to Budapest flights?

    Among airlines operating Tel Aviv to Budapest flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tel Aviv to Budapest flights?

    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
    • ISRAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Arkia: 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 Tel Aviv to Budapest 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average £238, about £45 less than Wednesday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tel Aviv to Budapest trip for February. Fares historically average £147 return in that month – typically £210 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with EL AL. Over the past three months, 83% of EL AL flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 71%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 23m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £158 return on this route – about £98 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

    • ibis Styles Budapest Airport
    • Hotel Ferihegy

Prefer to fly direct from Tel Aviv to Budapest?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Friday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Saturday

BlueBird Airways,Wizz Air,Arkia

BlueBird Airways,Wizz Air, +1 more

Sunday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Monday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Friday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

Saturday

BlueBird Airways,EL AL,Wizz Air, +1 more

BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +2 more

Sunday

Arkia,BlueBird Airways,EL AL, +1 more

Arkia,BlueBird Airways, +2 more

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Tel Aviv to Budapest

Complete your trip to Budapest with a hotel stay or car hire