| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (BER) FR1145, W62318 26h 50min | Return 18/03/25 direct FR8357 02h 55min |   Ryanair, Wizz Air |  | ? | £111 | |
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (CRL) FR3222, W62282 05h 30min | Return 18/03/25 direct FR8357 02h 55min | Ryanair, Wizz Air |  | £142 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0381, LX2250 12h 55min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX2255, LX0390 18h 15min |  Swiss International Air Lines |  | £240 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0391, LX2252 12h 50min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX2259, LX0390 13h 10min | Swiss International Air Lines |  | ? | £177 | |
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1028, KL1369 07h 30min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1395, AF1168 07h 40min |  KLM |  | £198 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1032, KL1367 04h 35min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1395, AF1168 07h 40min | KLM |  | £200 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0949, LH1336 05h 05min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH1337, LH0946 05h 25min |  Lufthansa |  | ? | £213 | |
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1038, KL1363 14h 35min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1368, KL1039 05h 55min | KLM |  | £221 | ||
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 2 Stopovers (BRU, FRA) SN2174, SN7011, SN7147 11h 05min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (BRU) SN2830, SN2183 16h 15min |  Brussels Airlines |  | ? | £234 | |
| Manchester Budapest | Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0391, LX2252 12h 50min | Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (BRU) SN2826, SN2183 04h 45min | Swiss International Air Lines |  | ? | £304 |
Airline
- KLM
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Ryanair
- Lufthansa
- Brussels Airlines
Flight type
- Return
Outbound departure month
- March 2025
Outbound weekday
- Saturday
Return departure month
- March 2025
Return weekday
- Tuesday
Change in
- Frankfurt-Main
- Amsterdam Schiphol
- Berlin Brandenburg
- Brussels
- Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten
- Charleroi Brussels South
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 | £110.02 |
|---|---|
| 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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