Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes. Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest 1 hour behind Heraklion.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — plus maybe even more of Hungary if time allows.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between HER and BUD:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Hungary, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from HER to BUD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 40 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 103 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from HER to BUD by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion, Heraklion Airport can be reached in approximately 9 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near HER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel close to BUD if you're on a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 58 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Budapest in April.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
More about Budapest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Budapest right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from HER to BUD:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Fisherman's Bastion, Chain Bridge and Buda Castle are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Budapest itinerary.
Complete your Budapest trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Budapest.