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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Budapest (MEL-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Budapest

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Budapest.
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China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:05MEL-BUD
29h 05m1 stop
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12:30 - 12:40BUD-MEL
40h 10m1 stop
$1,080China Eastern
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Sun, 1 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:05MEL-BUD
29h 05m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:30 - 09:00BUD-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$1,086China Eastern
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Thu, 22 May - Thu, 29 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 07:00MEL-BUD
42h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:45 - 19:20BUD-MEL
22h 35m1 stop
$1,378China Southern
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Tue, 15 Jul - Thu, 21 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 07:00MEL-BUD
28h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:45 - 08:40BUD-MEL
35h 55m1 stop
$1,580China Southern
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 20 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:00MEL-BUD
33h 00m3 stops
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08:55 - 22:45BUD-MEL
29h 50m2 stops
$2,150Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 22 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:00MEL-BUD
33h 00m3 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:55 - 04:40BUD-MEL
35h 45m3 stops
$2,155Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 22 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
15:15 - 07:05MEL-BUD
23h 50m1 stop
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10:00 - 19:30BUD-MEL
25h 30m2 stops
$3,269Qatar Airways
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Thu, 3 Jul - Fri, 15 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
15:15 - 13:50MEL-BUD
30h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 - 22:40BUD-MEL
28h 40m2 stops
$4,326Qatar Airways
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Fri, 27 Jun - Fri, 18 Jul
Finnair Logo
13:20 - 18:10MEL-BUD
36h 50m2 stops
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12:05 - 05:35BUD-MEL
33h 30m2 stops
$6,098Finnair
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Thu, 31 Jul - Sun, 7 Sep
Finnair Logo
13:20 - 18:10MEL-BUD
36h 50m2 stops
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12:05 - 06:15BUD-MEL
34h 10m2 stops
$6,134Finnair
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Thu, 31 Jul - Sun, 7 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Budapest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Budapest on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Budapest. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest is March, where tickets cost $1,437 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,248 and $2,237 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$737
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Budapest

When to book flights from Melbourne to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Budapest flights

  • Is there assistance for passengers with additional needs at Budapest Airport?

    Yes, there is a full service of assistance available to all passengers. Simply alert your airline at least 48h in advance and the team at Budapest Airport will be ready to help you with transport in the airport as well as assistance at security and passport control.

  • Are there direct flights between Melbourne and Budapest?

    No, there are no direct flights between Melbourne and Budapest. Swiss will connect through Hong Kong (HKG) and Zurich (ZRH), for example. Qatar Airways can get you there via Doha (DOH), and Cathay Pacific also connects via Hong Kong, among others.

  • Is it easy to reach Budapest city centre by public transport?

    There is no train station at the airport, but there are plenty of buses and taxis. The bus line to the city is 200E, and a single ticket costs around Ft 350 (A$ 1.50). A taxi will take around 20min and should cost around Ft 7200 (A$ 31). The official taxis are called Fotaxi and are yellow. Other taxis are available at the airport, but it is advised to use the official taxi company.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest was $472 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Budapest?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Budapest, also known as Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Budapest?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Budapest, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Budapest, Finnair or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Budapest are Finnair and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $2,188 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,602 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Budapest

  • If you don’t have access to an airline lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL), you can use the Marhaba Lounge, which is open access. It costs around A$ 60 for a 4h stay and booking is advised in advance.
  • Melbourne Airport operates a hidden disability programme with a lanyard service to help you identify to staff that you may need help; a sensory map of the airport so you can avoid high congestion routes; a series of social stories that you can download and read in advance to plan your journey; and specialised staff.
  • There is a currency exchange desk in the arrivals hall at Budapest Airport (BUD) and also a range of ATMs that will accept Australian bank cards.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3205 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6.0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Ticket price is competitive, flight time is punctual, aircraft cabin is clean, food is average. Can improve on serving system of meals on a A380 airbus. I had only 15 min to eat my meal. There are lots of people to serve & took a while for food to make it down to my row.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

I felt the AVM was bad. They could have done better and felt the route was much long theb expected otherwise it was good experience.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

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