Frankfurt am Main to Budapest (FRA–BUD) — 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.
FRA–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 519 miles in approximately 1h 35m. 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 | 320, 321, 32A | 1h35 | – | – | AC, CX, ET, EY, NH, SN, SQ, TG, TP |
| DE Condor | 21 | 319 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→BUD | HHN→BUD | CGN→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 58 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 160 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 50m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Germany and Hungary are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Hungary with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks, no time restriction on stays. Full freedom of movement applies.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local regional immigration office (Idegenrendeszeti Regionalis Igazgatosag) within 93 days of arrival. EU citizens need proof of employment, studies, or financial self-sufficiency with health insurance. You get a registration certificate (Regisztracios igazolas) confirming your right of residence. The process is free.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to BUD
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Condor. With 160 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to BUD is about 1 hours 35 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 Vienna, Munich and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN), Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Stuttgart (STR).