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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 September.

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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 found44 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week46

Finding cheap flights from Rome to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rome to Budapest is 44 €. 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 45 minutes is the average flight time from Rome to Budapest.
Ryanair, Wizz Air and Buzz fly direct from Rome to Budapest.
As of July 2025, there are 46 flights per week flying from Rome to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Budapest is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rome to Budapest Airport on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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

  • Rome is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).

  • Hop on a direct Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

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

  • The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from FCO to BUD is the 5:15am Wizz Air option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 10:30pm with Wizz Air.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to BUD, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.

Airports in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

  • Wizz Air is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport departing from FCO.

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

  • Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 67.27% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • 70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

  • You can book a direct Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) plane ticket with departures from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Work out whether departing from CIA makes the most sense for you.

  • From CIA, direct flights from Rome to BUD are available with Ryanair.

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

  • With 75.74% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier flying between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

  • CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to BUD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:

  • Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

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

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

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

  • 20 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Return flights start at 44 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

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

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

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Rome to BUD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Find the best deal on a flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

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

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Budapest. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Lock in a Rome to BUD plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Budapest

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Budapest right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:

  • You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Budapest when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at River Danube followed by Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Budapest. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.

  • Around 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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