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Getting from Budapest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airport shuttle bus 100E. Best value: Public bus 200E with metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | Ft 2,200; single ticket; HUF 2,200 (~USD 6) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to city center | |
45-60 min | transfer ticket; HUF 450–530 (~USD 1.20–1.50) | every 7–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | Ft 9,000 – Ft 12,000; fixed zone fare; HUF 9,000–12,000 (~USD 25–33) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | Ft 7,000 – Ft 11,000; varies by demand; HUF 7,000–11,000 (~USD 19–30) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | Ft 6,000 – Ft 9,000; shared shuttle; HUF 6,000–9,000 (~USD 16–25) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | door-to-door shared ride | |
25-40 min | Ft 15,000 – Ft 25,000; pre-booked; HUF 15,000–25,000 (~USD 41–69) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
25-45 min | Ft 10,000 – Ft 25,000; per day; HUF 10,000–25,000 (~USD 27–69) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in HUF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The 100E bus requires a special airport shuttle ticket, not valid with standard BKK passes.
- The 200E bus connects to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (M3 line) for onward travel to the center.
- Official airport taxis operate on a fixed zone-based fare system.
- Night bus 900 replaces the 200E service between approximately 23:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Budapest
Check-in for a flight from Cardiff to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| TUI Airways | TOM | BY | Yes |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Budapest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | 0°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 21°C | 11°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 29°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 18°C |
| September | 23°C | 14°C |
| October | 16°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 4°C | 0°C |
14 day forecast
Budapest travel tips
If you are going to the Sziget festival, be ready for higher prices in Budapest
Although Budapest is famous for student parties and bars, drinking alcohol right on the street is prohibited. Therefore, if you decide to drink a bottle of Tokay wine, you will have to do it in a cafe.
Have a romantic date at the Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
Fisherman's Bastion is one of the most romantic places in Budapest. It is a square surrounded by a gallery with conical towers with arches and balustrades. This place was built in 1905 and used to be a marketplace where fishers sold their catch. Today, the bastion looks more like a princess castle. A visit to the square itself is free, but to go up to the upper level and take panoramic photos, you need to buy a ticket (HUF 1000 for adults).
Going back to your hotel from a ruin pub at night, you do not need a taxi — take the night bus
There is a network of night buses in Budapest. They are numbered from 900 to 999 and run from 23:40 to 04:20. They cover the entire city, so you won't have any problems with getting somewhere at night.
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