Flying from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Tirana.
Each week, there are seven Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, take the 07:20 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:35 with Wizz Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TIA to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Budapest (and then exploring more of Hungary!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates TIA to BUD flights, with 78.57% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is Rs4,665. A return plane ticket right now is Rs9,425. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TIA to BUD.
The cheapest month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from TIA to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
69.86% of flights leaving from Tirana International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Tirana International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tirana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near TIA. Whether you have an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're coming in on a late Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BUD:
Grab a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport about four weeks ahead.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Budapest in April.
Book your flight from Tirana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to go to Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIA to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its leading sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.