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Among airlines operating Budapest to Bucharest flights:

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

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

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

• TAROM
• Wizz Air

Flights from Budapest to Bucharest usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and may arrive at several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

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
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to Bucharest:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $97 round-trip, compared to $236 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 $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 17% of one-stop connections

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

On the Budapest to Bucharest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 51%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $93 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $189: a $96 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Budapest to Bucharest route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Bucharest flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest are Bucharest City Centre, Palace of the Parliament and Arena Națională. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 10:34 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Bucharest takes 1h 34m, covering 388 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 4h 27m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 4h 41m via Istanbul (IST).

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

Since Bucharest is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) — daily rates from around $1:

· Klass Wagen
· Pricecarz
· Payless
· ADDCAR RENTAL
· Sixt

Near Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) — daily rates from around $1:

· Pricecarz
· Klass Wagen
· ADDCAR RENTAL
· Wheego
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Bucharest range from $66 to $202, with an average of $102 over the past 12 months. Anything below $66 counts as a good deal.