Travelling from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Flights from CIA to BUD start from 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 21:50 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CIA to BUD flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Budapest (and then exploring more of Hungary!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 90.0% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair has the best on-time performance for CIA to BUD flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CIA and BUD include:
Prague Airport
Sofia Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport flight is 17 €. A return ticket is currently 38 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CIA to BUD, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CIA to BUD.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CIA touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
Rome Ciampino Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CIA. Whether you have an early flight from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're landing on a late Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BUD:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Budapest. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport. For a quieter experience, visit 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 Rome Ciampino Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CIA to BUD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're looking to explore another side of Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are key reasons to visit.