Travelling from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 1 hour 46 minutes.
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is 1 hour behind Bucharest. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Wizz Air at 22:50. Choose the first OTP to BUD departure operated by TAROM at 07:55 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to BUD, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) operate out of this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with Wizz Air. This well-known airline operates services from OTP.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Bucharest to BUD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Budapest. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 58 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
For a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, C$29 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from C$51. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
It's best to book 10 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Bucharest to BUD around that time.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices fall. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Bucharest to BUD.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Budapest in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Budapest. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Bucharest to BUD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Budapest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Budapest right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
Fisherman's Bastion and Chain Bridge are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Budapest itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buda Castle.
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