Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest is one hour ahead of Madeira and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your FNC to BUD flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Hungary!). Check out the direct flights from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
Wizz Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for FNC to BUD flights, with 95.65% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between FNC and BUD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
Right now, $123 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $244. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from FNC to BUD by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FNC to BUD.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to Madeira Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Madeira Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madeira. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to FNC? If you're catching an early flight from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're landing on a late Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Pick up a Budapest Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Budapest Airport about four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Budapest in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Madeira Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FNC to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Hungary you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.