Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Budapest (average of $1,202). Flying to Budapest in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,712). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$2,190
February
$2,055
March
$1,867
April
$1,948
May
$2,311
June
$2,383
July
$2,568
August
$2,518
September
$2,576
October
$2,224
November
$2,192
December
$2,659
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, divided by the Danube into Buda (right bank) and Pest (left bank) used to be, along with Vienna, the joint imperial capital of the Austro-Hungarian Hapsburg Empire. Visitors book flights to Budapest because the city caters for a variety of travellers, from architecture of historical significance, to over 100 hot springs, lakes, tournaments and a major music festival.
Peak Season
July and August are the peak season for visitors booking flights to Budapest. The city is hot and crowded and the lake region is mobbed.
For those looking for a party-filled week, Sziget Festival is the perfect event. Combining well-known international artists, with the best Hungarian bands and rising stars, it’s no wonder the festival attracts around 400,000 visitors from all over the world. The festival takes place in August onÓbuda Island in Budapest.
The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is held at the Hungaroring Grand Prix Circuit every year, during the month of July. Crowds of people flock to the area to spot famous F1 faces and catch a glimpse of the action. Ensure that you book your flight to Budapest well in advance to get the best deal as demand and prices for flights and hotels rise during this period.
Off Season
Mid-December is when it starts to get cold and many museums and tourist attractions close for the season. December through February temperatures are usually between -6 and 0. It snows frequently, but the snowfall is light. The off seasons offers great opportunities to find cheap flights due to a general decrease in demand.
BUD Temperature | 0 - 20 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).
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Budapest has long, warm, humid summers (May – Mid-September) and short, cold winters (November – March). The city averages more sunshine per year than any other European city, between April and the end of September, there are about ten hours of sun per day. Spring and autumn are beautiful here, as is the summer. Early April marks the beginning of spring, and by May the temperature can reach 21 degrees. Both spring and autumn are glorious in Budapest, with plenty to see and do. May through June and late August through September are the best times to find cheap flights to Budapest and visit as the weather is excellent. Summer can be quite warm and humid with temperatures in the high 20s. It stays warm until October.
Hungary’s capital is divided in two by the river, but both Buda and Pest are easy to get around. Buses, trams and trains are both affordable and dependable. The metro works on an “honour system”. Validate your ticket when you board, or risk paying a large fine. (It’s not a risk worth taking. There are plenty of transport police and they’re strict when it comes to dishing out fines.)
Flying to Budapest is convenient, the city has an airport (BUD). On departing flights you will find buses to the city centre departing every 30 minutes, and there is an airport minibus service that takes passengers to any destination in the city as soon as the bus is full. Tickets can be purchased in the Arrival Hall at the Airport Minibus counter. Express bus runs to the nearest metro station, or taxis are available from the taxi stand.