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Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Budapest. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• TAROM
• Wizz Air

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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

• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Wizz Air: a checked 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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $109 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to $181 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAROM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Pisa Gal Galilei (PSA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 10% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $216, 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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, 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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 12:58 am.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $182. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest takes 1h 48m, covering 383 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.

One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $58, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 31m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 4h 41m via Istanbul (IST).

Budapest is 1 hour behind Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Budapest range from $140 to $231, with an average of $182 over the past 12 months. Anything below $140 counts as a good deal.