Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg one hour ahead of Budapest.
To ensure you catch your BUD to JNB flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUD and JNB:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is $731. A round-trip ticket right now is $913. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUD to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
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.
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 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to JNB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among the biggest draws.