Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Ankara.
To ensure you get on your ESB to BUD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ESB and BUD include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
34 € is currently the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start from 65 €. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ESB to BUD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ESB to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Esenboga International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel close to BUD if you're on a late Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and chase adventure across Budapest and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks in advance.
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 if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Budapest. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
If you want to check out another side of Hungary, head for Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are the start of reasons to visit.