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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest from $303

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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Budapest (ORD-BUD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:05 pm - 2:05 pmORD-BUD
12h 00m1 stop
9:40 am - 4:10 pmBUD-ORD
13h 30m1 stop
$584SWISS
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Thu, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 14
10:25 pm - 12:15 amORD-BUD
18h 50m1 stop
6:25 pm - 1:05 pmBUD-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$585British Airways
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 18
10:25 pm - 12:15 amORD-BUD
18h 50m1 stop
6:25 pm - 1:05 pmBUD-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$586British Airways
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 16
2:45 pm - 5:10 pmORD-BUD
19h 25m2 stops
1:25 pm - 12:15 pmBUD-ORD
29h 50m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 14
2:20 pm - 1:55 pmORD-BUD
16h 35m1 stop
11:10 am - 11:14 pmBUD-ORD
19h 04m2 stops
$631United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 28
9:40 pm - 9:05 amORD-BUD
28h 25m1 stop
12:55 pm - 7:40 pmBUD-ORD
13h 45m1 stop
$634LOT
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Mon, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 26
9:40 pm - 12:10 pmORD-BUD
31h 30m1 stop
9:45 am - 7:40 pmBUD-ORD
16h 55m1 stop
$663LOT
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 15
9:25 pm - 11:35 pmORD-BUD
19h 10m1 stop
8:40 am - 12:15 pmBUD-ORD
34h 35m1 stop
$666Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 23
9:25 pm - 11:45 pmORD-BUD
19h 20m2 stops
6:50 pm - 12:15 pmBUD-ORD
24h 25m2 stops
$670Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 14
8:30 pm - 8:05 amORD-BUD
28h 35m1 stop
2:00 pm - 5:45 pmBUD-ORD
34h 45m1 stop
$699Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 26

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest is February, where tickets cost $542 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,216 and $1,190 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest found on KAYAK was with Turkish Airlines for $423. SWISS proposed a round-trip connection from $584 and British Airways from $585.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$303
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest flights

  • What is the luggage allowance on LOT Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?

    Passengers are generally allowed two checked bags weighing up to 70lbs each on LOT Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest in the Business and Premium Economy classes. Economy Class passengers are allowed one checked bag up to 50 lbs. Passengers are also allowed one carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 17 lbs.

  • Which airline offers flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest with less carbon emissions?

    United Airlines has implemented fuel-efficient technology, such as winglets on their aircraft, to decrease fuel consumption. They also use advanced products to clean engines and increase their efficiency including on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest. The airline also offers an optional carbon offsetting program to all its travelers.

  • What services does KLM offer for families with kids on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    C hildren with their own seat who are up to and including 11 years old will always be seated next to an adult on KLM flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD). Additionally, each passenger is allowed to board the flight with one folding stroller and one child seat or baby carrier.

  • What services does Delta offer for business-class passengers on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Delta One is Delta's business-class cabin on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD). Passengers in Delta One can expect seats that fold into fully-flat beds, premium bedding, high-quality in-flight entertainment systems, noise-canceling headphones, and amenity kits with toiletries. They also receive pre-flight dining service in select airports and an elevated in-flight dining experience.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest was $303 for a one-way ticket and $584 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Chicago O'Hare Airport airport is called Chicago O'Hare Intl and the only airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Budapest, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Budapest, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Budapest are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $834 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,022 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ORD to Budapest

  • Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) may likely stop at a few different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some frequent layovers for this route include Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) Boston (BOS), and Paris (CDG).
  • There are different transportation options available for getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to the city center. The airport is connected to the city center by public transportation, including a shuttle bus service to the metro station and regular bus services. The shuttle bus100E takes approximately 35-40 minutes, and the shuttle operates every 30 minutes. The metro is another option, where Line 3, blue line, connects the airport to the city center in 50 minutes.
  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) serves as a gateway to several nearby cities including Tata, Esztergom, Visegrad, Szentendre, Szob, Dobogoko, Szekesfehervar,Eger, and Vac.
  • Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is a hub for both United Airlines and American Airlines which both offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest (BUD). It is recommended that passengers check their flight itinerary for more specific information about their departure terminal.
  • US citizens are required to obtain a visa to visit Hungary, including Budapest. However, there is an exception where US citizens may be able to visit Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism and business purposes. To take advantage of this exemption, a passport that is valid for at least three more months than the desired stay is required for US nationals.
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Top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2015 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.4Food
7.2Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024DEN - ORD
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

Kudos to Swiss!! My wife and I thought Swiss was like flying years back: good food service, refreshments, friendly and courteous crew! We look forward to another trip to Europe next year, and it will be a priority to hopefully fly Swiss, thank you! We strongly can say from experience - the treatment (food, drink, entertainment) in service for Economy Class is unmatched!!!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

We had to move to terminal 5 for the next part of our trip. Very un-organized and difficult.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Cons: "Flight was completely full and certain passengers were belligerent about wearing face masks. The cabin crew did not enforce mask wearing, stating “we are not the police”"

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

All good! But sandwiches for breakfast need to be warm!!!!! Not cold!!! You do not want anything cold in your stomach in the morning!… think about it!

LOT airlines wasn't the best. They had trouble with boarding and they didn't have my information on file the right way. They change last minute details without us knowing and everything was a HOT MESS. Lot airlines also lost my baggae which was the carseat and haven't responded to any of my emails.

Would have liked to have Wi-Fi on the longer flight (nyc-Warsaw)

My flight was cancelled and I went through hell to get it fixed, with no help from the website I booked it on. My reservation was cancelled AGAIN by the site I booked on without my knowledge a week later. The flight itself that I finally got on was awful. Drunk man belligerent the entire flight, I don't understand how he was allowed on the flight.

Lot still has not refunded me after they cancelled my flight to India!! Kayak had been awful at getting me this refund too. Will NEVER be using kayak or LOT again.

Tv screen not working. Food in business class was cold & not available

The customer service and the flight experience were very good!

Horrible trip. Plane was late , so late . the flight conditions were very uncomfortable.

My bag was lost despite an almost 8 hour layover in Warsaw. Nearly 12 hours after my arrival, I have not heard anything about it.

Delay everywhere,5 hours,24 hours,missing all connection flights,terrible trip..

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

Seats were not the most comfortable and food options weren’t great but overall but everything else was excellent

Check-in very easy and smooth. Plane and crew were nice. Seat open next to me created more space. Food was fair but plentiful. Lots of movies and I was able to sleep some on the way to Munich. Very tight connection, about an hour. Fast through passport control and a bit of a walk to last G terminal gate but I made my connection to Palma. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it. It is now almost 24 hours since I anded and still NO luggage. I know it landed last night on another flight. Local delivery should be today to my hotel in Palma but nothing yet. I asked about the tight connection when I checked in and was assured they would get my luggage to the connecting flight. Very disappointing it missed my flight but more disappointing that it has taken so long to arrive. Failure on the airlines and service to get my luggage to date.

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/2Tue
2 stops
26h 19mORD-BUD
$303
7/9Tue
2 stops
32h 44mORD-BUD
$315
7/9Tue
3 stops
27h 24mORD-BUD
$342
8/18Sun
2 stopsLufthansa
15h 28mORD-BUD
$521
7/8Mon
1 stopSWISS
11h 35mORD-BUD
$526
5/15Wed
1 stopLOT
12h 10mORD-BUD
$639
7/3Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 10mORD-BUD
$833
8/30Fri
2 stopsLOT
36h 00mORD-BUD
$904
6/12Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
17h 45mORD-BUD
$920
7/4Thu
1 stopSWISS
17h 00mORD-BUD
$925

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Budapest that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stop
13h 35mORD-BUD
5/12Sun
multi-stop
24h 15mBUD-ORD
$961
5/7Tue
multi-stop
17h 30mORD-BUD
5/12Sun
multi-stop
24h 15mBUD-ORD
$1,020
5/7Tue
multi-stop
21h 05mORD-BUD
5/12Sun
multi-stop
26h 50mBUD-ORD
$1,062
5/8Wed
multi-stop
31h 15mORD-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stop
29h 45mBUD-ORD
$1,093
5/8Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
16h 05mORD-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 10mBUD-ORD
$1,181
5/8Wed
multi-stop
20h 15mORD-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stop
28h 55mBUD-ORD
$1,199
5/8Wed
multi-stopFinnair
26h 50mORD-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopFinnair
53h 40mBUD-ORD
$1,224
5/7Tue
multi-stopLOT
12h 10mORD-BUD
5/28Tue
multi-stopLOT
33h 20mBUD-ORD
$1,277
5/7Tue
multi-stopLOT
31h 30mORD-BUD
5/28Tue
multi-stopLOT
25h 45mBUD-ORD
$1,287
5/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
12h 20mORD-BUD
5/7Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 05mBUD-ORD
$1,668

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Budapest Flights

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Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

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Budapest (BUD)Hungary

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