- 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest depart on average 67 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:00, the last at 19:45. The fastest flight covers the 763 miles (1228 km) distance in 2h 10m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 763 miles (1228 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Flights per day 67 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
First flight 4:00 AM |
Last flight 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$872
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Flights per day
80
Distance
1228 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest will cost around $872 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest without transferring at least once.
IB592 · IB871
DE4292 · DE4467
DE4264 · DE4465
DE4214 · DE4469
DE4292 · DE4465
OS370 · OS631
LH1676+
LH4193
LH1035 · LH1340
LX633+
LX2254
LX639+
LX2258Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 763 miles (1228 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$175 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $370 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 40m Average total duration 20h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest costing on average $175 (€142).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h20 | 2:30 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h45 | 10:10 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h45 | 9:45 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h15 | 10:10 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 24h00 | 5:45 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 2h10 | 8:25 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.
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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.
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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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