Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Stockholm and Budapest follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from ARN to BUD start at 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:35 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ARN to BUD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport, so jetting off to Budapest (and then exploring more of Hungary!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Wizz Air.
Wizz Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ARN to BUD flights, with 82.35% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ARN and BUD:
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Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from ARN arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ARN? If you're catching an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport to the centre of Budapest has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to explore Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ARN to BUD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another well-known destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.