Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest is one hour ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your OPO to BUD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
With a reliable 85.71% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair has the best on-time record for OPO to BUD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OPO and BUD:
Munich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
46 € is currently the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Return flights start at 93 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from OPO to BUD, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from OPO to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights taking off from Porto Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Porto Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're landing on a late Porto Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BUD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion to explore Budapest and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Budapest Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Budapest. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Porto Airport to Budapest Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to BUD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to explore more of Hungary. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its must-visit sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.