Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Catania.
Every week, there are 42 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 08:25 Wizz Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:20 with Ryanair.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CTA to BUD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Hungary!). Check out the direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CTA to BUD flights is Wizz Air. Its services land as planned 65.38% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CTA and BUD include:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$39 is currently the best price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $81. These prices can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from CTA to BUD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CTA to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights taking off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to the centre of Budapest has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Budapest in April.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CTA to BUD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.