Flying from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Warsaw. Check out your options leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when planning your flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Take a direct flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 19 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Warsaw. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest.
The busiest route is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 47 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from WAW to BUD is the 07:45 LOT service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:05 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Warsaw to BUD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Get to your destination in one go from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with Wizz Air. This top carrier offers services from WAW.
From the centre of Warsaw, WAW is approximately 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Looking to fly out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)? You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) out of this popular hub.
Ryanair operates direct flights from Warsaw to BUD leaving from WMI. Book your preferred aisle seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Warsaw to WMI in around 1 hour and 1 minute. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Warsaw to BUD? Unwind in a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 58 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is Rs5,016. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs10,906. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Warsaw to BUD.
The cheapest month for tickets from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Budapest. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Schedule your flight from Warsaw to BUD for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -8ºC and 6ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
More about Budapest
Start your Budapest trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Fisherman's Bastion, Chain Bridge and Buda Castle are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Budapest itinerary.
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