Travelling from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Colombo to BUD.
During high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Split up your flight from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and BUD include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to BUD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BUD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and explore beyond Budapest's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Central Budapest is around 24 kilometres from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 210 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 519 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to BUD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Budapest. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Colombo to BUD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Budapest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Budapest right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
Your visit to Budapest won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include River Danube, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've seen Budapest. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you want to check out another major destination in Hungary, consider Miskolc, roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among its highlights.
