Flying from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when searching for a flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to BUD won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading away during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seattle to BUD that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and BUD include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to BUD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel close to BUD if you have a late flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, central Budapest is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
C$370 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. A return flight starts from C$765. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to BUD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Visit Budapest in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Seattle to BUD flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Budapest
Start your Budapest trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Budapest trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include River Danube, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its leading attractions. From Hortobagy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
