Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is 12 hours behind Auckland and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your AKL to BUD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AKL and BUD:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
450 € is the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start at 860 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from AKL to BUD, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights that take off from Auckland Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near AKL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're getting in on a late Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BUD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Budapest. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Budapest in April.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Auckland Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKL to BUD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be explored after you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Start your sightseeing at Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.