Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Budapest is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are eight Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:05 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:30 with Wizz Air.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BHX to BUD flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. When you're ready to start your Budapest adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Hungary:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating BHX to BUD flights. A dependable 90.32% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and BUD:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
R 371 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 680. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from BHX to BUD, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BHX to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BUD:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to the centre of Budapest has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Budapest in April.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to BUD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored after you've experienced Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Miskolc is another must-experience destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without a visit to Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.
