Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
Each week, there are three Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 19:40 Wizz Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:00 with Wizz Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your KEF to BUD flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is easy with Wizz Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering KEF to BUD flights is Wizz Air. Its services arrive without delay 72.22% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KEF and BUD:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is Rs16,890. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs36,103. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from KEF to BUD by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KEF to BUD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Of all flights leaving Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% land on time at their destination.
To get to Keflavik International Airport from central Reykjavik, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near KEF? If you're boarding an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and chase adventure across Budapest and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Budapest in April.
Before locking in your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KEF to BUD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored after you've experienced Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without experiencing Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.
