Travelling from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport.
Krakow and Budapest share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your KRK to BUD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between KRK and BUD:
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport flight is ج.م. 916. A return fare is currently ج.م. 2,066. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KRK to BUD if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KRK to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Krakow Airport (KRK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Krakow Airport, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Krakow Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Krakow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near KRK:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you have a late Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Budapest in March.
Lock in your flight from Krakow Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to go to Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KRK to BUD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without dropping by Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
