Flying from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Budapest is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to BUD.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BUD and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Budapest. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
R 6,707 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Return flights start from R 10,908. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to BUD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Visit Budapest in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Ottawa to BUD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Budapest
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Budapest:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Fisherman's Bastion, River Danube and Hungarian Parliament Building are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Budapest itinerary.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're eager to discover another side of Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 137 kilometres northeast of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among its highlights.
