Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MSP and BUD include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights taking off from Minneapolis St Paul Airport make it to their destination on time.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Fast-track 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Budapest. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to BUD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Hungary, consider Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are key reasons to visit.