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Cheapest round-trip
$45
Typical prices: $93-$152
Ryanair
Thu 12/6Thu 12/13
BUD - PRG • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$28
Typical prices: $46-$108
Ryanair
Thu 12/6
BUD - PRG • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Ryanair. Average duration is 1h 15m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $117 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Prague (BUD-PRG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Budapest to Prague

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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5:45 am - 7:00 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:25 am - 8:40 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$45Ryanair
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:25 am - 10:40 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:00 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$52Ryanair
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:25 am - 10:40 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:00 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$53Ryanair
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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5:45 am - 7:00 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:25 am - 8:40 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$54Ryanair
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:45 am - 7:00 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:00 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$55Ryanair
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:25 am - 10:40 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:00 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$55Ryanair
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:25 am - 10:40 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 2:40 pmPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$55Ryanair
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:25 am - 10:40 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:00 amPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$56Ryanair
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 29
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5:45 am - 7:00 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 3:15 pmPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
9h 00m1 stop Tirana Rinas
$92Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
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5:45 am - 7:00 amBUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-PRG Václav Havel Prague
1h 15mnonstop
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6:15 am - 3:15 pmPRG  Václav Havel Prague-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
9h 00m1 stop Tirana Rinas
$93Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Budapest to Prague flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Budapest to Prague?

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Prague typically range from $93 to $152. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $45, on Ryanair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Prague?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Prague. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Prague?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Prague at $100 round-trip.
•July ($215) and October ($136) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 115% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Budapest to Prague the cheapest?

Flights from Budapest to Prague are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Budapest to Prague

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PRG

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for Budapest to Prague flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$28
Beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 77% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Budapest to Prague

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Your Budapest to Prague flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Budapest to Prague?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 9:15 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 15m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Budapest to Prague?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Budapest to Prague?

    A nonstop flight from Budapest to Prague takes 1h 15m, covering 292 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Budapest to Prague?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Budapest to Prague flight?

    Round-trip flights from Budapest to Prague range from $93 to $152, with an average of $120 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Budapest to Prague flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 65% above the $120 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Budapest to Prague?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $114 round-trip and layover options via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) at $117.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Budapest to Prague?

    Ryanair is the only airline operating Budapest to Prague flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Budapest to Prague?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Budapest to Prague?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Budapest to Prague spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Prague flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Budapest to Prague looking right now?

    One-way fares from Budapest to Prague are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $33, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Václav Havel Prague Airport (PRG)?

    Václav Havel Prague Airport (PRG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • NU Car
    • Rent Plus
    • Alamo
    • CarWiz
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Budapest to Prague?

    Flights from Budapest to Prague usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Václav Havel Prague (PRG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Budapest to Prague?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Budapest to Prague?

    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 Prague route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Budapest to Prague pass through?

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

    • Vienna Intl (VIE) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Budapest to Prague?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Budapest to Prague. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $99 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $162, a difference of $63.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Budapest to Prague?

    Only Ryanair operates flights between Budapest and Prague.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Budapest to Prague?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 29m, compared with 3h 54m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 4h 22m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • What popular places can I visit in Prague?

    Some of the most popular sights in Prague are Pražský orloj, Charles Bridge and O2 Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Prague on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Budapest to Prague flights?

    Among airlines operating Budapest to Prague flights:

    • Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Budapest to Prague flights?

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

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

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

  • Which airline has the most generous carry-on policy for flights between Budapest and Prague?

    If you're flying from Budapest to Prague with a large amount of luggage, you'll need to find a carrier with a more accommodating carry-on policy. Among the airlines that fly this route, Wizz Air has the best carry-on policies.

  • Which of the airlines traveling from Budapest to Prague is the most environmentally friendly?

    Wizz Air and Ryanair have one of the finest carbon reduction strategies, making them one of the most environmentally friendly airlines traveling from Budapest to Prague. Making reservations with Wizz Air or Ryanair ensures that your carbon footprint will be decreased while you fly from Budapest to Prague.

  • How do I travel from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to my destination?

    Taxis are available immediately after the baggage collection area. They give a quick and convenient way to go to your destination in Prague or the surrounding areas. Car rentals are the other option, ideal for those who want to enjoy self-drive. There are also public buses and airport shuttles that run between Václav Havel Airport and several destinations throughout Prague.

  • Which cities and towns are accessible from Prague's Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)?

    The principal airport serving Thessaloniki and the surrounding areas is PRG. There are several cities and towns accessible from the airport, including Kladno (about 7 miles northwest of the airport), Ernoice (about 8.5 miles southwest of the airport), and Hostivic (about 9 miles west of the airport).

Your guide to booking Budapest to Prague flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $99, about $63 less than Sunday fares (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Budapest to Prague trip for May. Fares historically average $100 round-trip in that month - typically $115 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Václav Havel Prague Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott Prague Airport
    • Ramada by Wyndham Airport Prague
    • Holiday Inn Prague Airport By IHG
  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) serves as a hub for Wizz Air and provides a variety of services and amenities to enhance the customer experience, including convenience stores, fashion outlets, and a variety of dining options such as cafes, bars, and restaurants, duty-free stores, and currency exchange facilities.
  • If you're traveling from Budapest to Prague with children, Czech Airlines (CSA) and Lufthansa Airline provide a pleasant environment and amenities such as special meals for children, in-flight entertainment, and assistance with strollers and baby equipment. Ryanair Airlines allows travelers to bring strollers and car seats free of charge, which is convenient for families.
  • Those with reduced mobility can fly with Czech Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, or Lufthansa They offer wheelchair assistance, priority boarding and deplaning, and qualified personnel who are constantly accessible to assist travelers. The airline also provides specific assistance to the elderly, such as selecting a seat that is more comfortable and the option of modifying the on-board cuisine to the passenger's dietary preferences.
  • Flights from Budapest to Prague do not have stopovers because both cities are key local destinations and the flight duration is relatively short. As a result, layovers are rarely necessary on this route, making it both easy and efficient.
  • Airlines such as Czech Airlines, Ryanair, and Wizz Air enable passengers to transport small pets such as cats and small dogs in the cabin, subject to size restrictions and an additional cost. Pets traveling in the cabin should be in an appropriate carrier that is strong, non-collapsible, and has adequate ventilation. The carrier should be able to fit beneath the seat in front of you. Larger pets can be transported in the cargo hold.

Prefer to fly direct from Budapest to Prague?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to Václav Havel Prague Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Václav Havel Prague

Monday

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Tuesday

Ryanair

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Wednesday

Ryanair

Ryanair

Thursday

Ryanair

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Friday

Ryanair

Ryanair

Saturday

Ryanair

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Sunday

Ryanair

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Direct returns

Václav Havel Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Ryanair

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Tuesday

Ryanair

Ryanair

Wednesday

Ryanair

Ryanair

Thursday

Ryanair

Ryanair

Friday

Ryanair

Ryanair

Saturday

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Sunday

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