Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow one hour behind Budapest.
Every week, there are three Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flights. To be on board early, jump on the 05:00 Wizz Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:10 with Wizz Air.
To ensure you get on your BUD to GLA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Glasgow (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Wizz Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
With a reliable 85.0% of services arriving on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering BUD to GLA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BUD and GLA:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Luton Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
$52 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $111. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from BUD to GLA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of the flights that depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% land on time at their destination.
To reach Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport from central Budapest, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
If you're landing on a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Glasgow and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Glasgow in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Glasgow International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to GLA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Glasgow, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 402 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Edinburgh is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.