Cologne vs Frankfurt — which is cheaper?
Frankfurt is currently cheaper than Cologne by 5,551 HUF.
Fares apply to the dates shown. Dates and trip types may differ between the two offers.
Cheapest round trip by month
The cheapest round-trip fare from Budapest to Cologne and Frankfurt in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Cologne | Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 42,590 HUF — cheaper this month | 51,368 HUF |
| November 2026 | 43,375 HUF | 37,039 HUF — cheaper this month |
| December 2026 | 44,032 HUF — cheaper this month | 58,709 HUF |
| January 2027 | 74,138 HUF — cheaper this month | 77,798 HUF |
| February 2027 | no data | 52,877 HUF |
| March 2027 | no data | no data |
Of the 4 comparable months, Cologne is cheaper in 3 and Frankfurt in 1.
The biggest gap is in December 2026: Cologne 44,032 HUF vs Frankfurt 58,709 HUF — a difference of 14,677 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Cologne — October 2026 (42,590 HUF), Frankfurt — November 2026 (37,039 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Distance from Budapest
- Cologne: approx. 956 km · Frankfurt: approx. 817 km
- Currently available dates
- Cologne: 170 · Frankfurt: 686
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Frankfurt than Cologne?
Frankfurt flights are currently about 5,551 HUF cheaper than Cologne from Budapest (37,039 HUF vs. 42,590 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Cologne or Frankfurt?
Frankfurt currently offers more available dates from Budapest (686) than Cologne (170).