Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Budapest.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BUD to OPO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Porto (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 72.41% of its services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating BUD to OPO flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BUD and OPO:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Madrid Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, $69 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $159. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUD to OPO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from BUD to OPO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BUD make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BUD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Book a hotel near OPO if you're taking a late Budapest Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Porto. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to go to Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Porto, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Journey about 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its popular sights. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.