Traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Rome: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome.
Budapest (the location of Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport) and Rome share the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can select from 66 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BUD to FCO is the 06:10 Ryanair option. If you prefer traveling later, the last departure is at 20:00 with Ryanair.
To ensure you catch your flight from BUD to Rome, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can catch a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome that touches down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Ryanair is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from BUD to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Hungary. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
BUD is about 24 kilometers from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 58 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Rome
$24 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $44. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BUD to Rome.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometers. It'll take you around 39 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
The center of Rome is approximately 18 kilometers from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). After your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 42 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BUD to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BUD to Rome in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rome, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are highlights which should be on any good Rome itinerary.
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