Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Budapest and Rome are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 13 weekly Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a cinch with Wizz Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Wizz Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 88.18% of services arriving on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier for BUD to FCO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUD and FCO include:
Munich Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Currently, R 405 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 782. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BUD to FCO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD reach their destination on time.
To get to Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Rome and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to visit Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to FCO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're eager to discover another side of Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key highlights.