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CGNBUDSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fare€228Swiss
Fastest3h 32mgate to gate
Options found100flights on this route
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Lufthansa
LH-3485
12:18
2026-10-03
QKL (QKL)QKL
11H :32 M
1 Stop
FRA
· 9h 02m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
23:50
2026-10-03
Budapest (BUD)Ferihegy
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
€242
Flight DetailsQKL to BUD - 11H :32 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-3619
13:54
2026-10-03
QKL (QKL)QKL
4H :36 M
1 Stop
FRA
· 2h 06m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
18:30
2026-10-03
Budapest (BUD)Ferihegy
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
€242
Flight DetailsQKL to BUD - 4H :36 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-3619
13:54
2026-10-03
QKL (QKL)QKL
9H :56 M
1 Stop
FRA
· 7h 26m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
23:50
2026-10-03
Budapest (BUD)Ferihegy
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
€242
Flight DetailsQKL to BUD - 9H :56 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare€228Swiss07:05
Earliest departure€515SunExpress00:05
Shortest duration€242Lufthansa20:18
Night
00:00-05:59
€242Lufthansa at 04:28Morning
06:00-11:59
€228Swiss at 07:05Afternoon
12:00-17:59
€242Lufthansa at 12:18Evening
18:00-23:59
€228Lufthansa at 18:25
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Cologne (CGN)
Cologne/bonn
Germany
GMT 1
Latitude: 50.8658981323
Longitude: 7.1427397728
Budapest (BUD)
Ferihegy
Hungary
GMT 1
Latitude: 47.42976
Longitude: 19.261093
Distance: Cologne (CGN), Germany to Budapest (BUD), Hungary - 959.19 km
Flights shown for 03 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Connecting flight₹25,265Longer — includes a stop100 options
Air distance is about 959 km. 6 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Cologne to Budapest
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LU
Lufthansa Flights
from €22878 flights
Fares from
€228
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
78 — compare timings in the list above
AU
Austrian Airlines Flights
from €5108 flights
Fares from
€510
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
PE
PEGASUS AIRLINES Flights
from €3256 flights
Fares from
€325
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 — compare timings in the list above
SU
SunExpress Flights
from €3404 flights
Fares from
€340
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above
SW
Swiss Flights
from €2283 flights
Fares from
€228
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
3h 32m · Lufthansa
First departure of the day
00:05 · SunExpress
Last departure of the day
20:18 · Lufthansa
Options in this snapshot
100
Airport codes
Cologne–CGN, Budapest–BUD
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 100 flights appear in the dated route snapshot. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 00:05 and the last around 20:18. The fastest flight takes about 3h 32m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from €228, Evening from €228, Night from €242, Afternoon from €242. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Cologne to Budapest flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Cologne to Budapest, Saturday shows the lowest fare at €228. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Cologne from Budapest by air?
The direct air distance between Cologne (CGN) and Budapest (BUD) is about 959 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CGN to BUD?
Not for the dates currently loaded - every Cologne to Budapest option showing right now has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so it is worth checking nearby dates before you decide.
Which airlines fly Cologne to Budapest?
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, PEGASUS AIRLINES, SunExpress and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Budapest?
Every option currently loaded has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 3h 32m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
What is the baggage allowance on Cologne to Budapest flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 1 Pieces, 20 KG and 25 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Cologne to Budapest flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Cologne to Budapest for the dates currently loaded is €228. Fares on the same dates run up to €1,082, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Cologne to Budapest flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 00:05 and the last is around 20:18, local time at Cologne. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 959.19 km.
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Lowest Cologne to Budapest airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
€228
03/10/2026
Swiss
07:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
€223
12/10/2026
Swiss
07:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
€217
11/12/2026
Swiss
07:05
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Cologne to Budapest Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Cologne and Budapest is approximately 959 KM. The flight duration ranges from 3H :32 M up to 28H :30 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Cologne to Budapest Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 100 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Cologne at 00:05, while the last night flight leaves at 20:18. Flights depart from Cologne/bonn and land at Ferihegy.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Cologne to Budapest
Aerial Distance
959 KM
Flight Duration
3H :32 M - 28H :30 M
Airport Codes
Cologne - CGN, Budapest - BUD
Total Flights Available
100 flights (0 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 00:05
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:18
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
38 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
27 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
15 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
17 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
3 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
CGN: Cologne airport. Airport access in Cologne depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
BUD: Budapest airport. Airport access in Budapest depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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