Travelling from Katowice Airport (KTW) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Katowice.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your KTW to BUD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Budapest (and perhaps some other great corners of Hungary!). Browse the direct flights from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering KTW to BUD flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KTW and BUD include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Katowice Airport (KTW) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
Right now, $26 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $53. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KTW to BUD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KTW to BUD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Katowice Airport (KTW)
86% of flights leaving Katowice Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of KTW.
Katowice Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Katowice. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near KTW? If you're catching an early flight from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you have a late Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and explore beyond Budapest's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Budapest. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Katowice Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you'd like to visit Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KTW to BUD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among the biggest draws.