Our cheapest offers for flights from Manchester to Budapest

Here you can compare cheap flights from Manchester (MAN) to Budapest (BUD) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Budapest. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Manchester Budapest	Outbound 20/10/25 direct FR8358 02h 40min	Return 11/11/25 direct FR8357 02h 50min	Ryanair		£113
Manchester Budapest Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 13/10/25 1 Stopover (MXP) FR6816, W42334 17h 00min	Return 15/10/25 1 Stopover (CRL) W62283, FR0614 22h 10min	Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta		£126
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 03/08/25 1 Stopover (MUC) LH4127, LH1682 04h 50min	Return 08/08/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH1335, LH0948 14h 20min	Lufthansa		£264 found 3 days ago
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 13/10/25 1 Stopover (MXP) FR6816, W42334 17h 00min	Return 15/10/25 1 Stopover (CRL) W62283, FR0614 22h 10min	Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta	?	£119
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 20/10/25 direct FR8358 02h 40min	Return 11/11/25 direct FR8357 02h 50min	Ryanair		£123
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 20/10/25 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR3218, W42334 15h 50min	Return 11/11/25 direct FR8357 02h 50min	Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta	?	£126
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 20/10/25 direct FR8358 02h 40min	Return 11/11/25 direct FR8357 02h 50min	Ryanair	?	£130
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 01/08/25 direct RK8358 02h 40min	Return 06/08/25 1 Stopover (CRL) FR4263, FR3239 24h 00min	Ryanair UK	?	£143
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 13/10/25 direct FR8358 02h 40min	Return 15/10/25 direct FR8357 02h 50min	Ryanair		£164
Manchester Budapest	Outbound 02/08/25 direct RK8358 02h 40min	Return 07/08/25 direct FR8357 02h 50min	Ryanair UK		£171

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Manchester to Budapest

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	112,59 £
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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