Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take 2 hours 8 minutes. Budapest and Catania are in the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Every week, there are 42 flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The first departure from CTA to BUD is at 05:40 and the latest is at 21:20.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Hungary!). Choose from the direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between CTA and BUD:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from CTA to BUD, check if you need a visa to enter Hungary. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 23 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 44 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTA to BUD.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CTA to BUD. You don't need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Catania, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport can be reached in about 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 58 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Budapest in April.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to explore Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTA to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
More about Budapest
After locking in your flights from CTA to BUD, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Budapest. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Fisherman's Bastion and Chain Bridge are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Budapest travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buda Castle.
Complete your Budapest trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Budapest.
