| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 31/01/26 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR3221, FR8326 20h 00min | Return 03/02/26 direct FR8357 02h 50min |  Ryanair |  | ? | £79 | |
| Best option Manchester Budapest | Outbound 05/02/26 direct FR8375 02h 50min | Return 15/02/26 direct FR8374 02h 50min | Ryanair |  | £120 found 2 days ago | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 05/02/26 1 Stopover (MXP) FR6816, W62338 09h 25min | Return 15/02/26 1 Stopover (WAW) W62467, FR8880 17h 25min |  Ryanair, Wizz Air |  | £100 found 2 days ago | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 20/03/26 2 Stopovers (LHR, HEL) BA1381, AY1332, AY1255 20h 00min | Return 17/04/26 2 Stopovers (HEL, LHR) AY1252, AY1339, BA1380 12h 05min |   British Airways, Finnair |  | £382 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 31/01/26 1 Stopover (BGY) FR3221, FR3164 21h 20min | Return 03/02/26 direct FR8357 02h 50min | Ryanair |  | £90 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 05/02/26 direct FR8375 02h 50min | Return 15/02/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W42333, FR3217 25h 25min | Ryanair | | ? | £91 found 2 days ago | |
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 31/01/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1032, KL1369 05h 05min | Return 03/02/26 direct FR8357 02h 50min |  KLM | | £117 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 31/01/26 direct FR8358 02h 50min | Return 03/02/26 direct FR8357 02h 50min | Ryanair |  | £127 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 31/01/26 direct FR8358 02h 50min | Return 03/02/26 direct FR8357 02h 50min | Ryanair |  | £131 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 20/03/26 1 Stopover (CRL) FR3222, W62284 27h 20min | Return 17/04/26 1 Stopover (MXP) W42335, U23835 12h 15min | Ryanair, Wizz Air | | ? | £150 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- Ryanair
- Lufthansa
- KLM
- Brussels Airlines
- British Airways
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Manchester to Budapest
Favourite airline: Lufthansa
The majority of passengers on the route Manchester – Budapest prefer to fly with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa
29 %
Swiss
18 %
Brussels Airlines
13 %
Direct flights are more expensive
Direct flights on this route are £150.00 more expensive on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
02h 45min
10h 55min
323 £
173 £
Favourite connection: via Frankfurt
When booking flights from Manchester to Budapest 33 % of travellers prefer to fly via Frankfurt.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Frankfurt-Main
04h 35min, from 182 £
33 %
1 stopover Brussels
10h 55min, from 173 £
24 %
1 stopover Paris - Charles de Gaulle
09h 10min, from 200 £
19 %
Useful information about the flight from Manchester to Budapest
Danube Delight
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary, lying on the river Danube and home to approximately 1.74 million people within its urban limits. It is a city rich in culture and history; prior to the First World War, it was viewed as the second city of the Austro-Hungarian empire. It is also regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and boasts an impressive array of architecture.
Best Budapest weather and culture
Winter in Budapest is cold, with temperatures around -2 C on average. The best times to visit are between April and October, when the climate is warmer. Summer highs are around 30C so it is important to be prepared when travelling in the peak season. For those travelling in mid-March, the two week Budapest Spring Festival boasts a variety of events and showcases the cities artistic and cultural elements. A large open air festival known as Sziget is also hosted in mid-August. The national holiday falls on the 20th of August and is celebrated with fireworks and festivities by the Danube.
Before you travel, food and location
Prices tend to be much cheaper in Hungary than in the UK, with beer costing approximately 300HUF. Food is also cheap, with lunch available for around 1500HUF and dining in high quality restaurants much cheaper than in London. It is best to plan your trip to avoid the tourist traps on Váci Street if you want to experience the true Budapest, while also saving money.
Local information, transport facts and accommodation
From Budapest airport, it is possible to get into the centre of the city using the express train to Nyugati Railway Station. This costs about 620 HUF one way and takes about 25 minutes. Alternatively, the 200E bus route cost about 450 HUF one way and takes around 50 minutes. Taxis to the city are much more expensive, though still cheaper than UK prices at around 6500 HUF. Hostels tend to start from around 2500 HUF per night, with 3 star hotels available from 6000 HUF/pppn. Metro and buses offer single tickets for about 450 HUF, 10 tickets for around 3000 HUF, and a day travel pass for 1650 HUF. Alternatively, rent a bike for around 1800 HUF per half day and explore using the cycle paths in the city centre. The Budapest Card, which includes discounts in some museums, is valid for 24 h and costs around 4500 HUF.
Important flight information
Flight information: Manchester - Budapest
| Outbound and return from | 78,47 £ |
|---|---|
| Flight duration | min. 02:45 / max. 02:50 |
| Return flight duration | min. 02:55/ max. 03:00 |
| Distance | 1656 km |
| Flights per week | 8 |
| Departure airport | Airport Manchester (MAN) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Budapest Ferihegy (BUD) |
| Destination country | Flights to Hungary |
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