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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 252
Typical prices: C$ 272-C$ 426
Air Serbia
Fri 14/12Fri 21/12
FRA - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 378
Typical prices: C$ 271-C$ 426
Lufthansa
Tue 6/2Fri 9/2
FRA - BUD • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 1h 35m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 16% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 289 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest (FRA-BUD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
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8:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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11:25 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
8h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 252Air Serbia
12 hours ago
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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9:50 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
8h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
6:45 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 253Air Serbia
2 days ago
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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9:50 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
8h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
6:45 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 274Air Serbia
1 day ago
Thu, 25 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
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9:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
4h 50m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
3:10 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 276Air Serbia
2 days ago
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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9:50 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
8h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
6:45 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
24h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 277Air Serbia
3+ days ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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8:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
3:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 298Air Serbia
15 hours ago
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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9:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
4h 50m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
6:45 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 310Air Serbia
1 day ago
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Air Serbia Logo
8:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
18h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
11:25 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
8h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 312Air Serbia
2 days ago
Mon, 4 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan
Air Serbia Logo
9:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
4h 50m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
3:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 313Air Serbia
3+ days ago
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
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7:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 35mdirect
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2:55 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
3h 45m1 stop Vienna Intl
C$ 322Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest typically range from C$ 272 to C$ 426. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 252, on Air Serbia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest at C$ 277 round-trip.
•January (C$ 436) and April (C$ 431) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% 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 Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

 
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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.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

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.

Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 144
Beat the crowds with an average 64% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in traveller numbers.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:15 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest.

  • How long does a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest take?

    A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest takes 1h 35m, covering 1,344 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flight?

    Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest range from C$ 272 to C$ 426, with an average of C$ 331 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 272 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 331 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 289 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to C$ 332 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Condor and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest spread across the day?

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

  • Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Budapest?

    Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Budapest is around C$ 252 round-trip, with a flight time of about 18h 15m. Recent bus fares are around C$ 138 round-trip, with a trip time of about 20h 12m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 45% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 180, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD)?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 45 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Morning 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest pass through?

    One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest most commonly connect through:

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 75% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 302 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 354, a difference of C$ 52.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Only Lufthansa operates flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Budapest.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 14m, compared with 7h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 35m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Budapest?

    Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Nyugati Tér and Buda Castle. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights?

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights:

    • Lufthansa: 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights?

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

    • Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Condor: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Etihad Airways: a carry-on 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 302, about C$ 52 less than Monday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 277 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 159 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Lufthansa. Over the past three months, 85% of Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 85%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 28m, 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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 289 round-trip on this route – about C$ 43 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 Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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