Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BIO and BUD include:
Geneve Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
P1,882 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start at P3,889. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BIO to BUD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BIO to BUD.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of BIO.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Consider staying in a hotel near BUD if you're on a late Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway 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 booking your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to BUD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
You've visited Budapest, now it's time to explore other parts of Hungary. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its popular sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Miskolc is another standout destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without a visit to Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.