Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Every week, there are nine Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, take the 06:10 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:55 with Ryanair.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ALC to BUD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Hungary!). Browse the direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
With a reliable 82.5% of services arriving on schedule, Wizz Air has the best on-time performance for ALC to BUD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ALC and BUD:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$49 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start from $122. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from ALC to BUD, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights taking off from Alicante-Elche Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near ALC:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're landing on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion to explore Budapest and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Budapest. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ALC to BUD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are key reasons to visit.