Travelling from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your main options in Milan.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 24 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MXP to BUD is the 5:30am Wizz Air service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 10:50pm with Wizz Air.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to BUD.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Wizz Air is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport leaving from MXP.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Wizz Air from MXP to BUD.
Among carriers operating on this route, Wizz Air has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
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68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) plane ticket with departures from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Check if flying out of BGY makes more sense for your journey.
Ryanair has direct flights from Milan to BUD departing from BGY. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
On the BGY to BUD route, Ryanair is the preferred choice for many passengers.
The most punctual carrier is Ryanair. Its Orio al Serio International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights land as scheduled 68.64% of the time.
You can reach BGY from central Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
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Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a plane ticket from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) with one or more stops departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and BUD:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palese Airport (BRI)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
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Flights that leave from LIN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
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Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
R 309 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Return flights start at R 609. These fares can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Plan your visit to Budapest in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Milan to BUD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Budapest
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Your Budapest visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include River Danube, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored after you've seen Budapest. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are the start of reasons to visit.
