Budapest to Frankfurt am Main (BUD–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC9023
AC Air Canada
321
6:20 AM
CET T2A
8:05 AM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LH1343
LH Lufthan
321
6:20 AM
CET T2A
8:05 AM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY3766
EY Etihad
321
6:20 AM
CET T2A
8:05 AM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6706
CX Cathay Pacific
32N
6:20 AM
CET T2A
8:05 AM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1335
LH Lufthan
320
10:05 AM
CET T2A
11:50 AM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LH1337
LH Lufthan
32A
12:20 PM
CET T2A
2:05 PM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4186
EY Etihad
320
2:35 PM
CET T2A
4:20 PM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LH1339
LH Lufthan
319
3:00 PM
CET T2A
4:26 PM
CET
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1554
ET Ethiopian
319
6:45 PM
CET T2A
8:30 PM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LH1341
LH Lufthan
320
7:17 PM
CET T2A
8:45 PM
CET
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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EY3783
EY Etihad
320
7:55 AM
CET T1
9:30 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET1583
ET Ethiopian
320
7:55 AM
CET T1
9:30 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LH1336
LH Lufthan
320
9:55 AM
CET T1
11:30 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CX6707
CX Cathay Pacific
32N
9:55 AM
CET T1
11:30 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LH1338
LH Lufthan
319
12:15 PM
CET T1
1:50 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LH1340
LH Lufthan
319
4:15 PM
CET T1
5:50 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LH1342
LH Lufthan
321
9:30 PM
CET T1
11:05 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Budapest to Frankfurt am Main
5 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 519 mi 1h 26m nonstop 85 1-stop hubs

BUD–FRA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Etihad Airways and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 519 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 35 319, 320, 321, 32A 1h26-1h45 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 14 320, 321 1h45
AC Air Canada 7 321 1h45 Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 7 32N 1h45 Oneworld
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 319 1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – ET, LH
320 Airbus A320 – EY, LH
321 Airbus A321 – AC, EY, LH
32A Airbus A320 – LH
32N Airbus A320neo – CX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + ET + LH (49 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: EY (14 flights/wk, 20%)
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to FRA direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,819
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Frankfurt am Main is 0 hours the same as Budapest.
BUD: CET · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
519 mi / 836 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from FRA

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.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

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

Key statistics for the Budapest to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance519 mi / 836 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights70 out / 49 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 45m. The route covers 519 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from BUD to FRA. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTE, SVQ, ZRH, KTW, VNO, WRO, MLA, ALG, CPH, PRG, LCA, BSL, WAW, HRG, AGP, DUS, STR, FCO, SSH, VCE, BRU, SKG, BLQ, BIO, MUC, LHR, GYD, BEG, EDI, NAP, MXP, BER, MRS, CDG, VIE, NCE, NCL, BHX, VLC, LYS, SOF, ATH, OTP, RAK, BRI, BCN, OSL, TLS, PMO, TLL, IST, DUB, MAN, AMS, MAD, CTA, ARN, ALC, LUX, HEL, KEF, OPO, CAI, DXB, TLV, HAM, CKG, NUE, AYT, EVN, LIS, AMM, TIA, DOH, JED, TRN, LPA, AUH, PVG, TFS, PEK, FNC, CAN, SZX and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FRA to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to FRA

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BUD to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to FRA ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 519 miles (836 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.