Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is 50 minutes.
Budapest and Prague share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from nine weekly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 06:25 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 16:20.
To ensure you get on your BUD to PRG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BUD to PRG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BUD and PRG:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
RM118 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. A return flight starts from RM249. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from BUD to PRG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights that leave from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Reserve a hotel close to PRG if you're taking a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and discover more of Prague and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Prague based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Prague, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to PRG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
You've done Prague, now it's time to discover more of Czechia. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to tick off its must-visit sights. From Brno astronomical clock to Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Czechia, consider Ostrava, roughly 274 kilometres east of Prague. Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe are key highlights.