Cheap flights from Cork to Budapest
Getting from Cork International to Ferihegy means connecting through another airport rather than flying straight across. You will find several carriers offering this journey, each routing differently depending on their network hubs. The search phrase for this route is cheap flights from Cork to Budapest, and you can compare options across the months that show prices.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emerald AirlinesEA | with a stop | — | 7 Dec 2026 | from $202 | Search 7 Dec 2026 |
 KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKL | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 7 Nov 2026 | from $357 | Search 7 Nov 2026 |
 Edelweiss AirWK | with a stop | — | 16 Jul 2027 | from $375 | Search 16 Jul 2027 |
 Air FranceAF | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $464 | Search 20 Nov 2026 |
 HOP!A5 | with a stop | — | 20 Nov 2026 | from $722 | Search 20 Nov 2026 |
 Aer LingusEI | with a stop | — | 18 Dec 2026 | from $2,151 | Search 18 Dec 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 26 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: January — from $211.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $400 | 28 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $357 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $396 | 18 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $211 | 1 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $223 | 10 Feb 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $375 | 16 Jul 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | Cork International ORK | 6 km |
| Budapest | Ferihegy BUD | 15 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Budapest sees shorter days in winter, which coincides with lower fares outside peak holiday periods. January tends to offer the lowest prices on this route when schools are not on break. Summer brings longer daylight hours but higher demand, while autumn and spring sit between those extremes. Midweek departures generally cost less than weekend travel regardless of season.
Airlines and what to expect
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines connects through Amsterdam, Air France routes via Paris, and HOP! also uses French hubs. Aer Lingus operates from Dublin as well, giving you options even though Cork has only one airport. Edelweiss Air and Emerald Airlines may offer different connection patterns or fare structures. Each carrier includes different allowances for baggage and seat selection depending on the ticket type purchased.
Arriving — Budapest
Reaching central Budapest from Ferihegy usually involves a train or bus transfer that takes around an hour. The airport sits northeast of the city centre, well connected to public transport networks. You can buy tickets at machines inside the terminal or online beforehand if you prefer not to queue. Night arrivals have fewer transport options, so plan accordingly.
Before you go: Hungary
- Currency
- HUF (Ft)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Hungarian
- Emergency number
- 112, 104, 105
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +36
- Internet domain
- .hu
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Budapest
- 1.7 M (2026)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Budapest)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm your departure is from Cork International since that is the only airport in the city.
- Check baggage allowances carefully on low-cost portions of your journey.
- Verify whether connections are booked on a single ticket or separate reservations.
- Ensure you have the correct travel documents for Hungary and any transit countries.
- Consider seasonality when choosing dates as prices shift throughout the year.
Frequently asked questions
Cork – Budapest: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for January 2027 — $211. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Cork – Budapest: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Emerald Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air France, HOP!, Aer Lingus.
Cork – Budapest: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Cork to Budapest?
The distance is about 2,030 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 56 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Cork – Budapest?
Cork: Cork International (ORK). Budapest: Ferihegy (BUD).
What is the time difference between Cork and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 h ahead of Cork.
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Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Cork / Budapest that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon → Budapest | 93 km from Cork | direct | 18 Dec 2026 | from $232 |
| Cork → Vienna | 200 km from Budapest | with a stop | 16 Apr 2027 | from $257 |