Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Barcelona and Budapest are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 31 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. To jet off early, go for the 07:40 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:40 with Wizz Air.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to BUD flight. 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.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Budapest (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Hungary!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Wizz Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BCN to BUD flights, with 86.96% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BCN and BUD:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Vienna International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Currently, C$53 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$116. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to BUD, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Budapest and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Budapest in April.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to BUD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Hungary you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are among the biggest draws.
