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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rome to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P2,319. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Rome to Budapest

Rome to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rome to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

Rome to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP2,319
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week49

Finding cheap flights from Rome to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rome to Budapest is P2,319. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Rome to Budapest.
Ryanair, Wizz Air and Buzz fly direct from Rome to Budapest.
As of March 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Rome to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Budapest is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rome to Budapest Airport on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Ryanair .

Travelling from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know

  • Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.

  • The average time for a direct Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Rome.

  • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Wizz Air at 10:30pm. Go for the first FCO to BUD departure with Wizz Air at 5:15am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to BUD.

  • Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Rome

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • You can take a direct flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with Wizz Air. This top airline operates departures from FCO.

  • The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Wizz Air from FCO to BUD.

  • Wizz Air takes the top spot for on-time performance. A dependable 81.82% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • FCO is about 32 kilometers from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • Of the flights that depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.

Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)

  • Catching a flight out of Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)? Direct Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.

  • Ryanair has direct flights from Rome to BUD leaving from CIA. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.

  • Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the CIA to BUD route.

  • If you're looking for a consistently punctual carrier, go with Ryanair. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 90.0% for flights between Rome Ciampino Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to BUD flight:

  • The majority of flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85%.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 16 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • Currently, P1,092 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P2,319. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Rome to BUD, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport ticket.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Rome to BUD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The best time to fly from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Budapest. June is when most people book flights from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Book a Rome to BUD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Budapest

  • Start your Budapest trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Fisherman's Bastion, Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Budapest itinerary.

Explore more of Hungary

  • You've seen Budapest, now it's time to discover more of Hungary. Travel about 177 kilometers east to Debrecen to tick off its popular sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 137 kilometers northeast of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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