Flying from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 42 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most popular route. There are 87 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Wizz Air at 22:40. Choose the first MXP to BUD departure operated by Ryanair at 06:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to BUD.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) take off from this terminal.
If you want to leave from MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with Wizz Air.
We make it simple to find a flight from Milan to BUD with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MXP and BUD include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
MXP is roughly 48 kilometres from central Milan. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking to fly out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? You can book a direct flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) departing from this hub.
When setting off from BGY, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Milan to BUD. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Orio al Serio International Airport and BUD:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can reach BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 58 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to BUD:
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
It takes around 58 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
For a one-way ticket from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, $25 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $55. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
We recommend booking 7 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Milan to BUD around that time.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Budapest, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Schedule your flight from Milan to BUD for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Budapest to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Budapest
After locking in your flight from Milan to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Budapest:
Fisherman's Bastion and Chain Bridge are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Budapest travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buda Castle.
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