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Among airlines operating Basel to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Basel and Budapest. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Wizz Air

Flights from Basel to Budapest usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Basel to Budapest.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $128 round-trip, compared to $222 via a layover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Basel to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Václav Havel Prague (PRG) - 2% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Basel to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $108 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $158, a difference of $50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Basel to Budapest route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Basel to Budapest flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Keleti railway station and Ferenc Deak Square. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Basel to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:48 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $129. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Basel to Budapest takes 1h 43m, covering 544 miles.

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.

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.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 32m, compared with 4h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 14m via Václav Havel Prague (PRG).

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Basel to Budapest range from $82 to $197, with an average of $129 over the past 12 months. Anything below $82 counts as a good deal.