People even come from the homeland of Santa Claus to eat chimney cake – the holiday season could bring a record year in Budapest

Spanish and Italian surge – these travelers are flying to Budapest the most

Based on bookings made through Kiwi.com by November 20, 2025, the majority of visitors arrive in Budapest from Barcelona, Madrid, London, Copenhagen and Warsaw between November 28 and December 31, 2025. In terms of nationalities, Spanish, Italian and British tourists dominate the list, followed by Romanian, Greek, French, Polish and Portuguese travelers.

Remarkable growth from several continents

In many countries, the number of bookings to Budapest has multiplied. This Christmas season, we are likely to hear far more Polish, Korean and Finnish voices while enjoying chimney cake or ice skating in the city center.

• Poland: +389%
• Brazil: +121%
• United Kingdom: +99%
• Italy: +96%
• South Korea: +94%
• Finland: +90%

Data shows that travelers purchased their flight tickets on average two months ahead of departure, and they spend around five days in the Hungarian capital. Meanwhile, ticket prices have decreased by 4.3 percent compared to last year: during the examined period, the average price of flights to Budapest was €140.1.

“This year, Budapest has become a true holiday magnet. Our booking data shows travelers coming from every corner of the world just to experience the city’s magic — whether it’s a cup of mulled wine at Vörösmarty Square, a chimney cake along the Danube, or simply wandering through streets glowing with festive lights.”

– said Daniela Chovancová, PR Manager at Kiwi.com.