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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 8:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cologne to Budapest takes 1h 40m, covering 595 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.

Round-trip flights from Cologne to Budapest range from $180 to $300, with an average of $237 over the past 12 months. Anything below $180 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $237 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to $227 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Cologne and Budapest is around $125 round-trip, with a flight time of about 5h 35m. Recent bus fares are around $111, with a trip time of about 21h 50m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 12% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 16+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Cologne to Budapest usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 11% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Cologne to Budapest. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $148 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $402, a difference of $254.

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

Only Eurowings operates flights between Cologne and Budapest.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 52m, compared with 4h 25m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 4h 29m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Budapest flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Eurowings: 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.