Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is four hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your DEL to BUD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DEL and BUD include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
63% of flights that leave from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central New Delhi to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BUD if you're taking a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience more of Budapest and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport to the centre of Budapest has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Budapest Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to BUD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its leading sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Miskolc is another well-known destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without experiencing Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.