Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Budapest.
Your BUD to TPA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Budapest Airport to Tampa International Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport on this route.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of BUD.
Budapest Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you're landing on a late Budapest Airport to Tampa International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near TPA:
Follow your own route with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Tampa and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Tampa International Airport to the centre of Tampa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Airport to Tampa International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tampa in March.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Airport to Tampa International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to TPA in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Tampa, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key reasons to visit.
