Ferihegy BUD
Cheap flights from Budapest leave from Ferihegy, the airport that carries the code BUD and serves Hungary's capital. Budapest has no second commercial airport, so every international departure and arrival in the city passes through here. The route map is European: Thessaloniki, Krakow, Venice, Turin, Tirana, Milan, Skiathos and Katowice all sit among the popular destinations, a mix of city breaks and summer sun. The airline mix differs by route, so it pays to compare before you book.
Ferihegy at a glance
Getting to the city
Getting into Budapest from Ferihegy is straightforward: buses, an airport shuttle and taxis all connect the airport with the city centre, and the trip usually takes somewhere between half an hour and an hour depending on traffic. Allow more time in the morning and late afternoon peaks, and if you land late at night, book a transfer or a taxi in advance rather than taking whatever is waiting outside arrivals. For the return leg, leave a buffer. Check-in queues at Ferihegy build up on summer weekends and around holidays.