Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Budapest is one hour ahead of Faro and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your FAO to BUD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating FAO to BUD flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between FAO and BUD:
Vienna Airport
Geneva Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
41 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Faro Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Return flights start from 104 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FAO to BUD.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near FAO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Reserve a hotel near BUD if you're taking a late Faro Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and find adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to discover more of Hungary. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are the start of reasons to visit.