Question 1

How long is the flight from Cologne to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Cologne to Budapest typically takes around 1 hour 40 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 3 hours 10 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Cologne to Budapest, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 2 to 3 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Cologne to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cologne to Budapest are operated by, among others, Eurowings. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Austrian Airlines (via Vienna), Lufthansa (via Munich) and Swiss (via Zurich). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Budapest?

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Nonstop flights from Cologne to Budapest operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Cologne to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Budapest, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Cologne to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Budapest, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Cologne to Budapest depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Cologne to Budapest usually departs at 6:05 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Budapest.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Cologne to Budapest depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Cologne to Budapest usually departs at 7:05 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airports near Cologne are frequently used for flights to Budapest?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Cologne airport, users also frequently search for flights from Frankfurt, Dortmund and Dusseldorf to Budapest. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cologne Budapest Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ZAD) FR5282, FR6522 16h 25min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W42335, FR5551 11h 10min	Ryanair		$128
Best option Cologne Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1985, LH1682 03h 20min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH4145, LH1976 03h 15min	Lufthansa	?	$337
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS8916, OS0639 08h 50min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0640, OS0245 26h 05min	Austrian Airlines		$356
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ZAD) FR5282, FR6522 16h 25min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W42335, FR5551 11h 10min	Ryanair	?	$135
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS8916, OS0639 08h 50min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0640, OS0245 26h 05min	Austrian Airlines	?	$372
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 09/29/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4427, LX2258 05h 00min	Return 10/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX2255, LX4428 06h 45min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$389
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1985, LH1682 03h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1677, LH1982 04h 00min	Lufthansa	?	$390
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1983, LH1682 05h 25min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1683, LH1984 13h 30min	Lufthansa		$410
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1985, LH1682 03h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1683, LH1984 13h 30min	Lufthansa	?	$451
Cologne Budapest	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1977, LH1682 10h 25min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1683, LH1976 06h 25min	Lufthansa	?	$467

Roundtrip from	$ 127,23
Flight duration	min. 01:45
Return flight duration	min. 01:50
Distance	960 km
Flights per week	5
Departure airport	Airport Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn (CGN)
Departure country	Flights from Germany
Arrival airport	Airport Budapest-Ferihegy (BUD)
Destination country	Flights to Hungary
Departure country - Arrival airport	Germany - Budapest-Ferihegy
Departure airport - Destination country	Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn - Hungary

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