Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
You can choose from 48 weekly Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Your BUD to TLV flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating BUD to TLV flights. A dependable 81.67% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BUD and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Larnaca Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
At the moment, $120 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $241. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUD to TLV.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BUD to TLV is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights leaving Budapest Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from BUD.
Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BUD to TLV sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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