Fly to Hungary with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to Budapest (BUD) in Hungary from other countries in the last 30 days, on 12 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 15,000 Citi points + $97.40 taxes (15,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD).
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 12
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,500 Citi points
- AMS–BUD · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 15,000 Citi points
- AMS–BUD · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 123,200 Citi points
- DXB–BUD · Qantas 1:1
Citi partners with award space to Hungary
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Hungary where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Hungary are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Citi to Qantas |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 2 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 1 | Citi to Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 1 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 1 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest awards to Hungary by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Hungary from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD) | 31,500 points + $40.25 | ≈ 31,500 | 328 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Budapest (BUD) | 31,500 points + $98.36 | ≈ 31,500 | 322 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Budapest (BUD) | 31,500 points + $154.55 | ≈ 31,500 | 321 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Budapest (BUD) | 123,200 points + $412.88 | ≈ 123,200 | 105 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Budapest (BUD) | 52,300 points + $61.42 | ≈ 52,300 | 58 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Budapest (BUD) | 82,200 points + $136.13 | ≈ 82,200 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 82,300 points + $1,629.00 | ≈ 82,300 | 105 |
| Economy | Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD) | 16,100 points + $40.25 | ≈ 16,100 | 324 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Budapest (BUD) | 16,100 points + $65.37 | ≈ 16,100 | 307 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD) | 16,100 points + $175.65 | ≈ 16,100 | 291 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Budapest (BUD) | 22,500 miles + $80.70 | ≈ 22,500 | 314 |
| Business | Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD) | 22,500 miles + $21.80 | ≈ 22,500 | 313 |
| Business | Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD) | 22,500 miles + $33.10 | ≈ 22,500 | 240 |
| Premium Economy | Doha (DOH) to Budapest (BUD) | 32,500 miles + $278.45 | ≈ 32,500 | 13 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 40,000 miles + $26.20 | ≈ 40,000 | 197 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Budapest (BUD) | 12,500 miles + $58.20 | ≈ 12,500 | 307 |
| Economy | Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD) | 12,500 miles + $21.80 | ≈ 12,500 | 295 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Budapest (BUD) | 12,500 miles + $27.50 | ≈ 12,500 | 195 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD) | 15,000 miles + $97.40 | ≈ 15,000 | 5 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Budapest (BUD) | 20,000 miles + $109.60 | ≈ 20,000 | 1 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Budapest (BUD) | 85,000 miles + $358.80 | ≈ 85,000 | 308 |
| Premium Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Budapest (BUD) | 37,500 miles + $233.60 | ≈ 37,500 | 308 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 40,000 miles + $242.10 | ≈ 40,000 | 69 |
| Premium Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Budapest (BUD) | 220,500 miles + $231.40 | ≈ 220,500 | 2 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD) | 8,000 miles + $95.80 | ≈ 8,000 | 5 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Budapest (BUD) | 8,000 miles + $81.90 | ≈ 8,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Budapest (BUD) | 22,501 miles + $154.00 | ≈ 22,501 | 310 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD) | 23,500 points + $122.15 | ≈ 23,500 | 294 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Budapest (BUD) | 25,000 points + $78.68 | ≈ 25,000 | 265 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Budapest (BUD) | 102,500 points + $217.30 | ≈ 102,500 | 10 |
| Premium Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Budapest (BUD) | 49,500 points + $176.56 | ≈ 49,500 | 21 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD) | 7,500 points + $99.78 | ≈ 7,500 | 286 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Budapest (BUD) | 7,500 points + $50.54 | ≈ 7,500 | 257 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Budapest (BUD) | 28,500 points + $166.32 | ≈ 28,500 | 83 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 39,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 39,000 | 187 |
| Economy | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Budapest (BUD) | 45,000 miles + $17.90 | ≈ 45,000 | 6 |
Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Budapest (BUD) | 59,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 73,750 | 302 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Budapest (BUD) | 17,500 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 21,875 | 312 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 92,000 miles + $77.30 | ≈ 92,000 | 85 |
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 67,000 miles + $77.30 | ≈ 67,000 | 66 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 85,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 85,000 | 299 |
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Budapest (BUD) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 299 |
Citi points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying to Hungary with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly business class to Hungary?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Hungary from another country in the last 30 days was 15,000 miles + $97.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD): ≈ 15,000 Citi points + $97.40 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to Hungary?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 8 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 5 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 5 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 3 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 2 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 1 route), Etihad Guest (1:1, 1 route) and Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 1 route), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.