Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Kosice Airport (KSC): what you need to know
Kosice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Budapest.
Leave plenty of time to make your BUD to KSC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUD and KSC:
Vienna Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Zante (Zakynthos) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Kosice Airport (KSC)
Currently, RM404 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM674. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BUD to KSC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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 the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BUD to KSC.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BUD:
Arriving at Kosice Airport (KSC)
If you're arriving on a late Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KSC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kosice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Wheego and explore beyond Kosice's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Kosice Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Kosice Airport (KSC)
Visit Kosice in peak season if you enjoy a busier atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Or, book flights from Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport in the low season to find better deals and fewer tourists.
When booking your flight from Budapest Airport to Kosice Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kosice, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to KSC in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be explored after you've seen Kosice. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bratislava Old Town, Medieval City Walls and Notre Dame Church.
Presov is another sought-after destination in Slovakia and is around 32 kilometres north of Kosice. No trip is complete without a visit to Alexander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral, Wine Museum and Saint Nicholas Concathedral.
