- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Flights from Palermo to Budapest depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:35, the last at 21:55. The fastest flight covers the 708 miles (1141 km) distance in 2h 0m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 708 miles (1141 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 12:35 AM |
Last flight 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
$333
Average price
$465
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Flights per day
24
Distance
1141 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Palermo to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Budapest will cost around $465 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $333.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Budapest without transferring at least once.
LX1745+
LX2250
LX1745 · LX2258
LH1917 · LH1682
OS552 · OS635+
OS6662
LH323 · LH1342
LH1915 · LH1678
LH1917 · LH1682
LH323 · LH1342
LX1727 · LX2254+
LX4097
LX2258+
LX1737+
LX3477Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 708 miles (1141 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $160 Average price Cheapest | $421 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 40m Average total duration 35h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Budapest:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Budapest costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Budapest flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:10 PM Palermo | 7h15 | 8:25 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM Palermo | 2h00 | 10:05 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Located inside Buda Castle, this museum focuses on Hungarian art from medieval works to modern painting. The setting and hilltop views add to the visit.
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A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, framed by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art. It is one of the city’s most photographed public spaces.
The exterior courtyards and yellow neo-Baroque setting in City Park are a Budapest icon, and the bath is highly popular with visitors. Advance booking is often useful during busy periods.
A rich Hungarian goulash soup with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A spicy river fish soup made with paprika, carp or mixed freshwater fish. It is especially associated with Hungary’s river regions and widely enjoyed in Budapest.
Tender chicken cooked in a paprika sauce, usually finished with sour cream and often served with nokedli. It is a classic Hungarian home-style meal.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for traditional Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes in a warm, classic setting.
A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant offering refined modern Hungarian cuisine with excellent service and an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
A popular central Budapest restaurant specializing in goulash, stews, and hearty Hungarian comfort food in a lively casual atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Public transport and casual dining are cheap; hotels in peak season cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars, cafés, and by hotel staff.
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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