Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Take your pick of six weekly Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
To ensure you catch your BHX to BUD flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport, so jetting to Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Wizz Air.
Jet2 ranks as the top on-time carrier for BHX to BUD flights, with 92.31% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and BUD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
Right now, AED 142 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 281. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BHX to BUD.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BHX to BUD.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights that leave from Birmingham Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near BUD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and find adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport to the center of Budapest has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometers away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. 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 temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to BUD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometers east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometers north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
