Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to BUD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYD and BUD include:
Guangzhou Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport flight is $598. A return fare is currently $1,083. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to BUD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SYD to BUD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Grab 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Budapest in March.
Book your flight from Sydney Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another sought-after destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
