Flying from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you catch your flight from Johannesburg to BUD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to BUD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is about 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take 50 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Johannesburg to BUD flight? Relax in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near BUD and turn out the lights sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion to explore Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
R 6,304 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. A return flight starts at R 10,805. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to BUD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Visit Budapest in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Johannesburg to BUD plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Budapest
Start your Budapest trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
River Danube and Fisherman's Bastion are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Budapest itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Hungary you should also see. About 177 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you want to check out another major destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among the biggest draws.
