Flights to Budapest

Budapest is a cultural hub that promises rich history, art and architecture on one hand, and multifaceted shopping, dining, and entertainment on the other.It’s worth exploring every inch of the city’s rich Jewish heritage and any time is a good time to visit. In spring, from March – May, the weather is pleasant, and summer crowds are yet to come. You’ll also find cheaper flights to Budapest and reasonable room rates. By the time fall sets in, the tourist crowds have dwindled. A visit between September – November will be appealing for similar reasons as during spring. In the peak tourist season from June – August, average temperatures reach 75 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit and it rains quite frequently. If you are planning a summer visit, try to book your accommodation in advance as most hotels are fully booked, and room rates are significantly higher. Winters in Budapest are quite chilly, and snowfall is common. Room rates are at their cheapest during this time of the year. February is carnival season, full of masked balls, donut festivals and wild parties. Bring your boots, coats, scarves, and gloves, and enjoy the lineup of fun festivals all through winter.

Budapest Airport (BUD)

Known by various names such as Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, or Budapest Ferihegy International Airport or just Ferihegy, BUD is about 10 miles from Budapest. Here are some of the transportation options from the airport to the city center.

Public transportation

A few of the local city bus routes pass through the airport. Bus route #100E provides a direct link between the airport and city center. Buses run between 5.00 a.m. – 12.30 a.m. and drop passengers to Deák Ferenc tér in Budapest. One-way fare for this route is 900 HUF. Bus route #200E runs between Terminal 2 and the Kőbánya-Kispest metro terminal (metro line M3). From here you can take the M3 metro towards Újpest Központ to reach the city center. One-way fare on this route is 350 HUF for the bus and another 350 HUF for the metro. Tickets can be purchased from several BKK customer service points, newsagents, the post office located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 2A, or from the ticket machines at the bus stop. You can also buy a ticket on-board from the bus driver for 450 HUF. Since this journey involves a transfer, you may want to look at purchasing a Transfer Ticket for 530 HUF. The total journey time is approximately 40 minutes.

Airport shuttles

miniBUD is the official airport shuttle service provider for Budapest Airport. One-way fares start at approximately 2,200 HUF per person. The journey time from the airport to the city center depends on the destination of various passengers, hence it may not be the fastest option for reaching the city.

Taxis

Főtaxi is the official taxi company that transports passengers between the terminals and Budapest. You can reserve a taxi at the Főtaxi booths located at the exits at Terminals 2A and 2B. Fares start at a base fee of 450 HUF, followed by 280 HUF per kilometer and a waiting charge of 70 HUF per hour. A ride to the city center will typically cost around 6,500 HUF – 8,000 HUF and take 30 – 40 minutes depending on traffic.

Car rentals

Most of the major car rental companies have a presence at Budapest Airport. You can also look for deals on car rentals with momondo.