Flying from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Warsaw. Check out your options leaving from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) when planning your flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Budapest (where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located) and Warsaw share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with LOT - Polish Airlines at 8:10pm. Go for the first WAW to BUD departure operated by LOT - Polish Airlines at 7:45am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Warsaw to BUD.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can jump on a direct flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) out of Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
You can get away on a direct flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with LOT - Polish Airlines. This top airline operates departures from WAW.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between WAW and BUD is LOT.
With a reliable 87.38% of services arriving as scheduled, Wizz Air is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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80% of flights leaving Warsaw Chopin Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of WAW.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can book a direct Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) plane ticket with departures from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Decide if leaving from WMI is a better fit for your trip.
You can board a direct flight from Warsaw to BUD with Ryanair. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of WMI.
Ryanair ranks number one in bookings on the WMI to BUD route.
You can arrive at WMI from central Warsaw in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
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Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Lock in a plane ticket from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between RDO and BUD include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The journey to RDO from central Warsaw is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
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With 100% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, RDO is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
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Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Currently, ر.ق. 63 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 127. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Budapest. June is when most people book flights from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Warsaw to BUD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Budapest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Budapest right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Warsaw to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
Your visit to Budapest won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Fisherman's Bastion, Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored after you've seen Budapest. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 137 kilometres northeast of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. No visit is complete without checking out Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
