Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to BUD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
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 for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MEL and BUD:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
R 7,706 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 13,381. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to BUD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to visit Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to BUD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Hungary just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are among the biggest draws.