Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Your MAA to BUD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAA and BUD include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
171 € is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start from 404 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to BUD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAA to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near BUD:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking 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 approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to BUD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Hungary, consider Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are highlights.