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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Budapest

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration12 h and 25 mFlights between Cardiff and Budapest take, on average, 12 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£172Cheapest price for a flight between Cardiff and Budapest found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Budapest

Destination airportLiszt Ferenc International AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Budapest

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Budapest

One-way average Price£278The average price for a flight Cardiff - Budapest at Opodo is £278, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Budapest when departing from Cardiff

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 1,030 mi

Cardiff airports

Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Budapest airports

Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Cardiff to Budapest flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Budapest (Hungary) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £172, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cardiff to Budapest takes roughly 3 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Budapest route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Arrival airport: Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD)

The weather in Budapest

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Budapest, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly -2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 28ºC
Lows: down to -3ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Budapest

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Budapest:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Budapest. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Budapest

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Budapest?

When you fly from Cardiff to Budapest the average price is £278. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Budapest at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to Budapest is 172 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Budapest?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Budapest are November, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Budapest?

The best time of the year to go to Budapest when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Budapest from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Budapest.

How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Budapest?

The total flight time between Cardiff and Budapest is of around 12 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,029.78 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Budapest compared to Cardiff?

While in Cardiff temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Budapest can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 1º ºC in Budapest, compared to the 5º ºC average in Cardiff.

Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Budapest?

The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Budapest is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liszt Ferenc International Airport(BUD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cardiff to Budapest?

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

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TUI Airways

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