Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Barcelona and Budapest share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BCN to BUD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Budapest (and maybe even some other great corners of Hungary!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this airline.
Wizz Air is the top choice for travelers on this route.
Wizz Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for BCN to BUD flights, with 82.91% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BCN and BUD include:
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
At the moment, $28 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $67. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to BUD, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights departing from Barcelona Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BCN.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Budapest in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to BUD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometers east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another favorite destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometers north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without experiencing Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.