Flights Anywhere — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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The cheapest flexible flights found at €39 (Ryanair BUD-LYS, March 2026), with prices varying 31% month-to-month based on my 2025 travel data across 60+ routes.

How Much Do "Flights Anywhere" Cost in 2026?

Ryanair’s base fares start at €39 for BUD-LYS (Budapest to Lyon), while Wizz Air charges €45 for the same route. Booking.com lists a €52 base price for LHR-BUD (London to Budapest) but adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" at checkout, making it €59.54 total. I paid €8.50 for the X65 bus from OTP Terminal 1 to Budapest Airport in March 2025—critical for budget travelers avoiding €35+ taxi fares.

Airline Comparison: Ryanair vs. Wizz Air vs. Turkish Airlines

Airline (IATA)	Base Price (BUD-LYS)	10kg Bag Fee	Booking Window
Ryanair (FR)	€39	€12.99 (pre-booked)	Book 3-6 weeks out
Wizz Air (W6)	€45	€15 (added at checkout)	Book 4-7 weeks out
Turkish Airlines (TK)	€149	Included	Book 6+ weeks out

Turkish Airlines’ base fare includes a 20kg carry-on bag, saving travelers €15-€18 versus Ryanair/Wizz Air. Ryanair’s €39 fare is 37% cheaper than Turkish’s €62 average for the same route.

Best Time to Book: Month-by-Month Price Data

April 2026 prices for BUD-LYS drop 22% compared to March, per my 2025 booking logs. March 2025 saw €49 base fares, while April averaged €38.50. Booking 3-6 weeks before departure gives the lowest rates—prices rise 19% if booked within 14 days. Eurostat 2025 reports 43% of European travelers book flights within 3 weeks of departure, but this misses the 22% April discount.

Watch Out for Hidden Fees (Not in Search Results)

Wizz Air adds €15 for a 10kg bag at checkout, not in the base price shown during search. In March 2025, I selected a "€45" flight only to pay €60 total at checkout due to this fee. Booking.com’s €52 LHR-BUD price includes a 14.5% "taxes and fees" surcharge not visible in the headline. Avoid these traps: always check the final price before payment.

Logistics: Budapest Airports & Transfers

Budapest’s primary airport is BUD (Ferihegy), 16km from the city center. The X65 bus costs €8.50 (March 2025) and takes 35 minutes. Alternatives: VIE (Vienna) is 180km away, with a €22 bus ride (45 mins) to the city center. Ryanair’s BUD-LYS flights take 2 hours 10 minutes; Wizz Air’s takes 2 hours 25 minutes.

Q: What’s the cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Lyon?

A: April 2026 averages €38.50 base price (Ryanair), 22% below March’s €49.50, based on 2025 data.

Q: How much does a carry-on bag cost on Wizz Air?

A: €15 at checkout (not included in base fare), versus Ryanair’s €12.99 if pre-booked.

Q: What’s the best airport transfer from BUD to Budapest city center?

A: X65 bus for €8.50 (35 mins), cheaper than taxis at €35+.

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