Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB): what you need to know
Ashgabat is four hours ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BUD to ASB flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a sought-after stop between BUD and ASB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,426 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,760. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUD to ASB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights leaving from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
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Arriving at Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Consider checking in to Otel after touching down from your Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight. It's not too far from ASB and a comfortable option if you want to get some rest right away.
Getting from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) to central Ashgabat
Ashgabat Airport to central Ashgabat has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ashgabat. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ashgabat Airport for July if you want to visit Ashgabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to ASB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Turkmenistan just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres east of Ashgabat, a trip to Mary will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bagtyyarlyk Seyilgahi, Memorial Square and Tebigat Seyilgahi.
Travel 386 kilometres north-west from Ashgabat and you'll find yourself in Balkanabat, another favourite stop in Turkmenistan. No trip is complete without seeing Caravan Monument and Balkan Velayat Central Mosque.
