Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest five hours ahead of Charlotte.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CLT to BUD flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CLT and BUD:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
ج.م. 11,244 is currently the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 25,752. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CLT to BUD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Charlotte Douglas International Airport from central Charlotte, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near CLT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Reserve a hotel near BUD if you have a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab a set of 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 before your trip.
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.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CLT to BUD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. No visit is complete without checking out Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.
