Travelling from Debrecen Airport (DEB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Debrecen and Budapest share the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth 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 DEB to BUD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DEB and BUD:
Stuttgart Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Debrecen Airport (DEB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Currently, 76 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 211 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from DEB to BUD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Debrecen Airport (DEB)
Debrecen Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DEB make it to their destination as scheduled 85.0% of the time.
To reach Debrecen Airport from central Debrecen, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DEB. Whether you have an early flight from Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Debrecen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEB to BUD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to explore other corners of Hungary. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its leading sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are among its highlights.