Flying from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
Seoul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The average time for a direct Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is 12 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Seoul. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. Get from ICN to BUD on LOT - Polish Airlines's 9:20am departure.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Seoul to BUD. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN).
When jetting out of ICN, you can take a direct flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with LOT - Polish Airlines.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from ICN to BUD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Korean Air.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seoul to BUD that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ICN and BUD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
From central Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Incheon International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, data shows 54.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the main options between Gimpo International Airport and BUD.
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to find the quickest way to arrive at the terminal.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to BUD flight:
75.94% of flights taking off from Gimpo International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Central Budapest is around 24 kilometres from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
212 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Return flights start from 434 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Seoul to BUD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Seoul to BUD.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Budapest. July is when most people book flights from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Seoul to BUD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Budapest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Budapest right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Seoul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Budapest when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to River Danube followed by Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Hungary you should also see. About 177 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Hortobagy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. No visit is complete without checking out Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.