Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is seven hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BHM to BUD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
$479 is the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,115. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHM to BUD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM's address is 5900 Airport Highway.
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BHM:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel close to BUD if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and see more of Budapest and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Budapest in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BHM to BUD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to discover other parts of Hungary. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its leading sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.