Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nottingham.
To ensure you catch your EMA to BUD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Budapest (and then discovering more of Hungary!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering EMA to BUD flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EMA and BUD include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Rome Ciampino Airport
Bourgas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
39 € is the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport flight. A return flight starts at 61 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EMA to BUD.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EMA to BUD.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from EMA reach their destination on time.
To get to East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to EMA:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're getting in on a late East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near BUD:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Budapest Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport to central Budapest has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to go to Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EMA to BUD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to explore other corners of Hungary. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its leading attractions. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.