Flying from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport.
Brussels and Budapest are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 11 Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, jump on the 15:05 Brussels Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:05 with Brussels Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is easy with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Brussels Airlines.
With a dependable 84.85% of services arriving as scheduled, Brussels Airlines has the best on-time record for BRU to BUD flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BRU and BUD include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Of all flights leaving Brussels International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Consider booking a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and chase adventure across Budapest and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to go to Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BRU to BUD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Hungary, consider Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are key highlights.