Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Nicosia is one hour ahead of Budapest and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BUD to ECN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BUD and ECN include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport flight is R 1,689. A return fare is currently R 3,457. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUD to ECN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BUD to ECN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of the flights that depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Step off your Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you want a handy option that's not too far from ECN, check out Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia.
Hit the road running by picking up an Ercan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Hire or Oscar Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nicosia and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ercan Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Nicosia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ercan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to ECN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Cyprus waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a trip to Limassol will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another favourite stop in Cyprus. Experience major highlights starting with Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.