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Arsenal Fans Hit By Budapest Price Surge As Airlines Add Seats, Ticket Sales Start

Dynamic fares make the trip a costly scramble given scarce hotel rooms and a small ticket share for supporters.

Overview

  • Demand spiked after Tuesday’s semi-final win, with Booking.com showing about 99% of Budapest stays unavailable for 30 May and some hotels charging more than 18 times the usual rate.
  • Airlines moved Thursday to add capacity, as Wizz Air doubled London flights around 29–30 May and easyJet put more than 750 extra seats each way on UKBudapest routes.
  • Sample pre‑match fares show the new seats still carry high prices, with one‑way tickets quoted around £366–£370 and many direct returns now near or above £900.
  • Arsenal confirmed 16,824 general admission tickets for the final against Paris Saint‑Germain, with UEFA pricing from €70 for Fans First to €950 for Category One and sales windows opening from Thursday 7 May.
  • The club is offering a £859 supporter charter with airport transfers, while fans weigh cheaper routes via Vienna or Bratislava, overnight coaches such as a £339 LondonBudapest return, and pricey resale listings starting near £5,177.