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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest takes 2h 40m, covering 2,447 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest range from C$ 175 to C$ 303, with an average of C$ 231 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 175 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 231. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 166 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to C$ 230 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 28–C$ 142 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 75, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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.

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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 206 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 254 – a C$ 48 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 12m, compared with 5h 22m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 5h 26m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Buda Castle is one of the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport 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.

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

• Wizz Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a carry-on 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.

You can upgrade to first class if you need a smooth journey on the Barcelona to Budapest route. On occasion, your airline emails you about available first-class seats. The benefit of upgrading instead of originally purchasing a first-class ticket is that it's cheaper. The amount you pay depends on your airline and class fare. Thus, check the upgrading fee before upgrading to avoid last-minute inconveniences. In addition, most airlines require you to upgrade at least 24 hours before departure.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is a hub for Level and Vueling, serving millions of passengers annually. This airport is a gateway to many African, Canadian, Asian, and South American destinations. At the same time, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is a hub for LOT Polish Airlines, Smartwings Hungary, and Ryanair. It serves many domestic and international cities.

Some airlines on the Barcelona to Budapest route, including Air Serbia and SWISS, have a stopover or two. The layover city and duration vary among airlines. Therefore, check the flight route before booking to choose a convenient journey. These airlines have a layover in major cities, including Milan, Rome, London, Base, and Bologna.

BUD airport serves several nearby cities. After arriving, you can go to Vecses to the south, Gyal to the southwest, Maglod to the east, Kerepes to the north, and Peteri to the southeast. Various bus lines offer convenient journeys from BUD airport to various routes. If you need freedom and a flexible journey, you can rent a car at the airport and drive to your destination.