Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Berlin and Budapest are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from BER to BUD start from 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your BER to BUD flight.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier for BER to BUD flights, with 81.52% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BER and BUD include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
At the moment, 18 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 40 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BER to BUD by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BER to BUD.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of the flights that depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're getting in on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BUD:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport to central Budapest has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Budapest. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BER to BUD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Hungary waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.