Budapest to Frankfurt am Main (BUD–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–FRA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Condor and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 519 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: AC, CX, ET, EY, NH, SN, SQ, TG, TP | 35 | 319, 320, 321, 32Q | 1h36-1h45 | – | – | AC, CX, ET, EY, NH, SN, SQ, TG, TP |
| DE Condor | 21 | 319 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Both Hungary and Germany are EU and Schengen member states. Hungarian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
BUD–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to FRA
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa, Condor and Qatar Airways. With 160 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BUD to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to FRA is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 519 miles (836 km). There are approximately 160 weekly flights outbound and 160 return, totaling 320 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Vienna and EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.