Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest two hours behind Doha.
Flights from DOH to BUD start at 02:20 — the earliest with Qatar Airways. The last departure is at 09:40 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DOH to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Qatar Airways is your ticket to exploring Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Hungary!). Check out the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier offering DOH to BUD flights. A dependable 83.17% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DOH and BUD:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
146 € is currently the best price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Return flights start from 393 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DOH to BUD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DOH to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from DOH land on time.
To get to Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to visit Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DOH to BUD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another must-experience destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without visiting Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
