Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Tromso Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Budapest and Tromso share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BUD to TOS flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Tromso Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUD and TOS:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BUD land on time.
Budapest Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Budapest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Airport to Tromso Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUD:
Arriving at Tromso Airport (TOS)
If you're getting in on a late Budapest Airport to Tromso Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TOS:
Grab a Tromso Airport rental car and explore Tromso and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Tromso Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Tromso Airport (TOS)
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Budapest Airport to Tromso Airport. Tromso in high season has a lively feel, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go in low season if you want a slower, more relaxed pace.
The warmest month in Tromso is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from Budapest Airport to Tromso Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to TOS around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometers south-west of Tromso, a visit to Bodo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Landegode, Saltstraumen and Valnesfossen.
Around 137 kilometers south-west of Tromso, Harstad is another essential stop in Norway. No visit is complete without checking out Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church.