- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
Flights from Brussels to Budapest depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 701 miles (1129 km) distance in 1h 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 701 miles (1129 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Flights per day 49 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$823
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Flights per day
68
Distance
1129 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Brussels to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Budapest will cost around $823 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 68 flights that leave Brussels for Budapest onThu, May 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct flights cover the 1129 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Thu, May 28 the longest flights will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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OS639Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$206 Average price | $287 Average price | $134 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 27m Average total duration 20h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Budapest:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Budapest costing on average $206 (€166).
A bus is $153 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Budapest costing on average $287 (€231).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 16m.
Bus takes on average 20h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Budapest flights for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX781+ LX2258 | 3:00 PM Brussels Airport | 4h15 | 7:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1706+ KL1369 | 3:10 PM Brussels Airport | 3h50 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2825 | 3:10 PM Brussels Airport | 2h00 | 5:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1706+ KL1371 | 3:10 PM Brussels Airport | 8h05 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA387 · BA870 | 4:00 PM Brussels Airport | 8h55 | 12:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR9715+ QR16 · QR199 | 4:00 PM Brussels Airport | 23h05 | 3:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9715+ QR12 · QR199 | 4:00 PM Brussels Airport | 23h05 | 3:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5577+ LH1342 | 5:30 PM Brussels Airport | 6h15 | 11:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS296 · OS639 | 5:30 PM Brussels Airport | 4h55 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 55 | 5:55 PM Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 2h00 | 7:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS8176+ OS639 | 6:40 PM Brussels Airport | 3h45 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5589+ LH1342 | 7:30 PM Brussels Airport | 4h15 | 11:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5583+ LH1682 | 7:30 PM Brussels Airport | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO234 · LO533 | 7:35 PM Brussels Airport | 13h30 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO234 · LO535 | 7:35 PM Brussels Airport | 16h25 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO234 · LO531 | 7:35 PM Brussels Airport | 24h10 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO234 · LO537 | 7:35 PM Brussels Airport | 21h20 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8120+ QR142 · QR199 | 8:50 PM Brussels Airport | 42h15 | 3:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8120+ QR138 · QR199 | 8:50 PM Brussels Airport | 42h15 | 3:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN2829 | 9:05 PM Brussels Airport | 1h55 | 11:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA391 · BA862 | 9:15 PM Brussels Airport | 13h35 | 10:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR20 · QR199+ QR8245 | 9:25 PM Brussels Airport | 41h40 | 3:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR18 · QR199+ QR8245 | 9:25 PM Brussels Airport | 41h40 | 3:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
9301+ KL1369 | 5:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h07 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9301+ LH2307 · LH1682 | 5:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 17h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9301+ LH2305 · LH1682 | 5:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 17h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1700+ KL1363 | 6:20 AM Brussels Airport | 4h20 | 10:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1700+ KL1365 | 6:20 AM Brussels Airport | 5h55 | 12:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 55 | 6:45 AM Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 2h00 | 8:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS8172+ OS631 | 6:50 AM Brussels Airport | 3h45 | 10:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5587+ LH1336 | 7:00 AM Brussels Airport | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO232 · LO535 | 7:50 AM Brussels Airport | 4h10 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO232 · LO537 | 7:50 AM Brussels Airport | 9h05 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO232 · LO533 | 7:50 AM Brussels Airport | 25h15 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9303+ KL1369 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h07 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9303+ LH2305 · LH1682 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 15h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9303+ LH2307 · LH1682 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 15h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1702+ KL1365 | 8:05 AM Brussels Airport | 4h10 | 12:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1702+ KL1369 | 8:05 AM Brussels Airport | 10h55 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1005 · LH1338 | 8:30 AM Brussels Airport | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9309+ KL1369 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h07 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9309+ LH2305 · LH1682 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 14h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9309+ LH2307 · LH1682 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 14h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5569+ LH1338 | 9:30 AM Brussels Airport | 4h05 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W62282 | 9:30 AM Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS292 · OS635 | 9:50 AM Brussels Airport | 4h40 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9315+ LH2305 · LH1682 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9315+ KL1369 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h07 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9315+ LH2307 · LH1682 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO236 · LO533 | 10:15 AM Brussels Airport | 22h50 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO236 · LO535 | 10:15 AM Brussels Airport | 25h45 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO236 · LO537 | 10:15 AM Brussels Airport | 6h40 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1704+ KL1369 | 10:25 AM Brussels Airport | 8h35 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385 · BA866 | 10:50 AM Brussels Airport | 6h15 | 5:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385 · BA870 | 10:50 AM Brussels Airport | 13h20 | 12:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9321+ OS316 · OS639 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h32 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9321+ KL1369 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h07 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
9321+ LH2307 · LH1682 | 10:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h37 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9329+ OS316 · OS639 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 10h03 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9329+ D83541 · D83550 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 20h38 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9329+ SK554 · SK779 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 21h23 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9439+ LO268 · LO533 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 19h12 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9339+ SK554 · SK779 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 19h52 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
9439+ SK554 · SK779 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 19h52 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5573+ LH1340 | 2:25 PM Brussels Airport | 4h10 | 6:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
A powerful museum on Hungary’s fascist and communist periods, housed in a former secret police building. It is one of the city’s most discussed historical museums.
The national history museum of Hungary, covering archaeology, medieval history, and key events in the country’s past. A strong introduction to Hungarian culture and statehood.
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled streets, viewpoints, and major monuments. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and evening views.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, known for its statues of Hungarian leaders and ceremonial scale. It is among the city’s most visited public spaces.
A green island in the Danube popular for walking, running, gardens, and relaxed river views. It is especially loved by locals for outdoor time.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, carrots, and csipetke dumplings. It is one of the most traditional dishes to try in Budapest.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is a classic home-style Hungarian comfort dish.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the best-known Hungarian main courses.
A well-known traditional restaurant serving Hungarian classics such as gulyás, paprikash, and stuffed cabbage in a cozy, old-style setting.
A long-established family restaurant blending Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian traditions, known for excellent soups, stews, and warm service.
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant reinterpreting Hungarian flavors with refined technique and seasonal ingredients.
Moderate by European capital standards. Food, transit, and attractions are fairly priced; central hotels cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars and for hotel staff.
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