Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SSH to BUD flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Budapest (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Hungary!). Check out the direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this carrier.
Wizz Air is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Wizz Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SSH to BUD flights, with 90.91% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SSH and BUD include:
Istanbul Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
Right now, AED 264 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 509. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SSH to BUD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SSH to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of the departures from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SSH? If you're catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Pick up a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is roughly 16 kilometers from the center of Budapest. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to explore Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to BUD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometers east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary and is around 145 kilometers north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without visiting Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.