Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Budapest and Rome are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from BUD to CIA start at 06:20 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 19:45 with Ryanair. In total, there are 16 weekly Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport flights.
Your BUD to CIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BUD to CIA flights, with 89.29% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUD and CIA:
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Sofia Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BUD land on time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BUD:
Arriving at Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
If you're getting in on a late Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CIA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice to explore Rome and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Rome Ciampino Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) to central Rome
From Rome Ciampino Airport, Rome is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Rome in March.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Rome Ciampino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to CIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you want to check out another corner of Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.