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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 241
Typical prices: C$ 283-C$ 447
Condor
Tue 2/10Sat 6/10
FRA - BUD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 143
Typical prices: C$ 195-C$ 402
Condor
Sun 30/9
FRA - BUD • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa and Condor. Average duration is 1h 36m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 291 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 49m (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

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Condor Logo
8:10 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 35mdirect
Condor Logo
11:25 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 35mdirect
C$ 241Condor
Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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5:05 p.m. - 7:50 a.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
14h 45m1 stop Milan Linate
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 25m1 stop Milan Malpensa
C$ 242Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 35mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 45mdirect
C$ 248Lufthansa
Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 35mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 45mdirect
C$ 249Lufthansa
Sun, 13 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 35mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
2:25 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 45mdirect
C$ 250Lufthansa
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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$ 259Air Serbia
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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
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3:10 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 260Air Serbia
Mon, 14 Dec - Thu, 24 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. - 9:05 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 40m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
C$ 262Air Serbia
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Air Serbia Logo
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$ 263Air Serbia
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Condor Logo
8:10 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 35mdirect
Condor Logo
8:20 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 35mdirect
C$ 269Condor
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest start at C$ 241. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 283 to C$ 447. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 241 on Condor.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest at C$ 290 round-trip.
•December (C$ 450) and January (C$ 436) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

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

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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$ 143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • 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 are available on the route from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Lufthansa
    • Condor

  • 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).

  • 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:

    • Condor: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Singapore Airlines: 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.

  • 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 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$ 291 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to C$ 358 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.

  • 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) – 57% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Vienna Intl (VIE) – 2% of one-stop connections

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

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

    On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 327 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 378 – a C$ 50 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

  • 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 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Budapest?

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

  • 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 6:55 am and lands at 8:31 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:51 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 36m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the route average of C$ 358. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 36m, 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 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$ 178, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest?

    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.

  • 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$ 241 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 35m. Recent bus fares are around C$ 130 round-trip, with a trip time of about 16h 00m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 46% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 14+ hours longer each way.

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

    Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 5h 49m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 6h 50m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • 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 starting from around C$ 7 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Klass Wagen
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Dryyve
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Sixt

  • 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$ 283 to C$ 447, with an average of C$ 358 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 283 counts as a good deal.

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 Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 327 – about C$ 50 less than Monday (13% 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 29% 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 August. Fares historically average C$ 290 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 161 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Condor is the strongest pick on this route. 85% of Condor flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 85%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour26 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • 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$ 291 round-trip on this route – about C$ 67 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

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

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