Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Reykjavik is one hour behind Budapest and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 15:00 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BUD to KEF flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Reykjavik (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Iceland!). Browse the direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers BUD to KEF flights is Wizz Air. Its services land without delay 77.78% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BUD and KEF include:
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is 56 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 114 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BUD to KEF by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BUD to KEF by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of all flights departing from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to KEF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.