Flying from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest is one hour ahead of Newcastle and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your NCL to BUD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Budapest (and then discovering more of Hungary!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for NCL to BUD flights, with 93.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCL and BUD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport flight is C$42. A return ticket is currently C$111. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NCL to BUD if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NCL to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from NCL land on schedule 82% of the time.
Newcastle Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near NCL? If you're catching an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're landing on a late Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and explore beyond Budapest's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Newcastle Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCL to BUD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be discovered after you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Start your sightseeing at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.