Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Nicosia's timezone is UTC+2, making Nicosia one hour ahead of Budapest.
To ensure you get on your BUD to ECN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BUD and ECN:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
$221 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport flight. Return flights start from $449. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BUD to ECN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport.
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Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BUD arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BUD:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Once your Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Central 2 Bedroom Flat is a convenient option that's not too far from ECN.
Pick up a Ercan Airport rental car and discover Nicosia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Gri rent, Nissa Car Rental and Oscar Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Ercan Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
May is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Nicosia in March.
Book your flight from Budapest Airport to Ercan Airport for July if you want to explore Nicosia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to ECN in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
Limassol is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nicosia. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park.
Larnaca is another essential stop in Cyprus and is around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. No journey is complete without visiting Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina.