Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Alexandria: what you need to know
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2. The city is one hour ahead of Budapest, where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your BUD to Alexandria flight.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from BUD to Alexandria. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
BUD is around 18 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near BUD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, data shows 71.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Alexandria
R 1,083 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 2,593. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BUD to Alexandria. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The distance from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Coming in late on a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria? Collect your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to HBE are Relaxation Villa With Private Pool and Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria.
Follow your own route with a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and see more of Alexandria and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks before your flight from BUD to Alexandria.
Best time to go to Alexandria
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are usually higher and major attractions can be crowded. Go to Alexandria in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to Alexandria in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
More about Alexandria
Start your Alexandria trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Alexandria, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Montazah Palace Gardens, Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria and Pompey's Pillar are attractions you won't want to skip in Alexandria.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, a visit to Cairo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are among its highlights.