Cheap Flights from Dubai Al Maktoum International to Budapest

Travelers looking to fly from Dubai Al Maktoum International to Budapest can make the journey directly with Wizz Air, currently the only airline providing flights on this route.

* This information is correct as of September 2018

Airport Information - Arriving

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the primary airport in Budapest and Hungary’s busiest airport situated around 15 km from the city center. Travelers flying on a flight from a non-Schengen area country will arrive at Terminal 2B, while Schengen Area flights are handled at Terminal 2A. Once you have landed at the airport there are plenty of ways to travel into the city including by public transport, with both train and bus services available if you don’t want to take a taxi. Numerous car rental agencies are also available. The airport itself provides a wide range of facilities and services for travelers to look forward to and has a commercial area, the Sky Court, which is where you’ll find a large proportion of the airport’s shops, restaurants and cafés.

Airport Information - Departing

Al Maktoum International Airport is Dubai’s secondary airport and is around 40 km from Dubai Marina. The airport is still under construction and is projected to become the world’s busiest airport upon completion. Despite offering a smaller range of amenities and services compared to Dubai International Airport, you’ll still find all of the essentials you would need for a pleasant experience. If you don’t want to pay for a taxi to reach the airport or drive your own vehicle, you can make the trip by public bus from central Dubai instead. There are plenty of retail and travel shops at the airport alongside duty-free shopping, while hungry travelers can choose from a selection of eateries and fast food chains. You can also connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi network to surf the web as you wait for your flight.

What to Expect in Budapest

Explore the hotel options that Budapest has to offer and choose the right accommodation for you. As Hungary is within the Schengen Area, UAE nationals are entitled to enter the country without a visa for up to 90 days. The weather gets relatively warm during the summer in Budapest with average highs of over 26 degrees in July and August, but you can expect freezing temperatures and snowfall if you visit over the winter period. Don’t forget that the euro is not the currency used in Hungary, so remember to change your money to the Hungarian forint instead. If you want to make the most of your trip to the Hungarian capital, don't miss the top 15 things to do in Budapest.