Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport.
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Beirut.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BEY to BUD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering BEY to BUD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BEY and BUD:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
ج.م. 6,216 is the best price for a one-way Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 13,832. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BEY to BUD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from BEY to BUD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart BEY land on time.
Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BEY:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and chase adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Beirut Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to explore Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to explore other parts of Hungary. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its popular sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Miskolc is another well-known destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
