Cheap flights to Budapest

Flights to Budapest

With its long history as the joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Budapest is often referred to as the Little Paris of Central Europe, and features buildings and monuments dating back to Roman and Turkish occupation. The city's culture and identity has been created over the past 1,000 years and owes much to its links with Vienna. The city of Budapest is actually two towns separated by the beautiful River Danube, Buda is home to the castle and Old Town, while Pest is where the thriving commercial side of the city and the Parliament building are located. There are regular, daily flights into Budapest airport from international destinations and all the major European cities.

Which is the main airport in Budapest?

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the only airport serving the city of Budapest, and often referred to as BUD. It is a modern airport, which has been substantially upgraded in the years 2007 to 2015. Passengers will find it's an easy matter to navigate the airport, making onward travel speedy and efficient.

Which airlines offer flights to Budapest?

A variety of airlines provide scheduled flights into BUD, including Air Baltic, Air Canada Rouge, Air China, EasyJet, Emirates, Jet2, and Ryanair. This gives travellers more opportunity to source the affordable flights they seek at any time of year, and means Budapest has become a popular city break destination for tourists from all around the world.

Why travel by plane to Budapest?

Travelling by plane to Budapest is a relaxing and speedy option, and UK travellers will find Budapest flights direct from many of the regional airports. Tickets can be very cheap, often more affordable than UK train travel, so exploring this romantic, historic destination can be ideal for weekend trips or short breaks.

Before you travel to Budapest by plane - good to know!

Touring all the popular Budapest attractions is a wonderful way to learn more about Hungary and its history, but some of the more secret, hidden locations can really open up understanding of the culture and people in the city. Some hidden and less popular tourist attractions well worth visiting include the Zugliget Chairlift which offers the most spectacular views of the entire city, or exploring all the bargains available at the Varkert Bazaar in Buda Old Town. This historic building has been restored to all its former glory and is located close to the Royal Palace.

The Hungarian capital of Budapest has grown in stature since the end of the Communist era to become one of the most popular destinations for city breaks in Europe. The nearby Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport - which was renamed in honour of the Hungarian composer - serves a large number of airlines flying between Budapest and destinations in the UK.

How to Get to Budapest by Plane

Flights often have their final destination as Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, which is the largest of Hungary's four airports. The airport lies just nine miles from the centre of the Hungarian capital and is a hub for airlines flying from London Gatwick, London Stanstead and Luton Airports. Regional airports are also served, such as Manchester Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Leeds/Bradford Airport. A number of budget airlines offer flights to Budapest, such as Easyjet, Ryanair and Jet2.com, with British Airways also offering a daily service to Hungary.

During the day, buses leave every ten minutes on the 50 minute journey to central Budapest. Night buses are less frequent but several still leave each hour. Hungarian State Railways also offer services from the station adjacent to Terminal 1 to Nyugati Railway Station in central Budapest.

Budapest

One of the largest cities in central Europe, Budapest has a long history linked to its position as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and its strategic importance during the Cold War. The River Danube divides the areas of Buda and Pest, with historic attractions and a vibrant nightlife found on both sides of the river.

Tourists often choose to take in some of the historic buildings and attractions, including the huge neo-gothic architecture of the Hungarian Parliament building. St. Stephen's Basilica within the parliament building houses the crown jewels of Hungary and the Holy Right Hand of King Stephen of Hungary. Buda Castle sits at the top of Castle Hill, which is home to a seasonal ice rick and the largest municipal baths in Europe. Numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs are available to cater to every taste and mood in one of Europe's most popular city tourist destinations.