Flying from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Explore your options for departing Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to BUD, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and BUD:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to BUD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When booking your flight ticket from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their final stop as scheduled 77.13% of the time.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BUD and turn out the lights sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Central Budapest is around 24 kilometres from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Right now, ج.م. 10,625 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 20,918. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to BUD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). July is when most people visit Budapest. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to BUD flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Budapest
Start your Budapest trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. River Danube, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building are highlights which should feature on any good Budapest itinerary.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
