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Among airlines operating Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Wizz Air

Flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 110 € return, compared with 192 € via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–87 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Václav Havel Prague (PRG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 93 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 137 €, a difference of 43 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Szent-Istvan Bazilika, Széchenyi Chain Bridge, and Szabadsag hid. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 and lands at 7:48
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 21:23.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 48% above the route average of 112 €. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest takes 1h 43m, covering 1.415 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 45 €, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 32m, compared to 4h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 14m via Václav Havel Prague (PRG).

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 4 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Return flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Budapest range from 71 € to 170 €, with an average of 112 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 71 € counts as a good deal.