Flying from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to BUD won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to BUD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to BUD flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BUD and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
219 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. A return flight starts from 426 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to BUD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
June is when most people book flights from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Visit Budapest in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Seattle to BUD plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Budapest
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Budapest:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Fisherman's Bastion, Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica are top sights which should feature on every Budapest itinerary.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to discover other parts of Hungary. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its popular sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 137 kilometres northeast of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Start your sightseeing at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.