Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
Leave plenty of time to make your RDU to BUD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and BUD:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport flight is R 4,130. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 11,311. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to BUD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RDU to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel near BUD if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Budapest Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Budapest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to BUD sometime around 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 around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its must-visit sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among the biggest draws.
