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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 and lands at 8:45
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 20:45.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Budapest.

A direct flight from Cologne to Budapest takes 1h 40m, covering 1.542 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.

Return flights from Cologne to Budapest range from 161 € to 267 €, with an average of 211 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 161 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the 211 € route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 157 € return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with 202 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 24 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-way fares from Cologne to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 67 €, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 5 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Cologne to Budapest usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

One-stop flights from Cologne to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 11% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Cologne to Budapest. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at 132 € return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 358 €, a difference of 226 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Eurowings operates flights between Cologne and Budapest.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 52m, compared to 4h 25m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 4h 29m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

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

Among airlines operating Cologne to Budapest flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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