Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio de Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Budapest, where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BUD to Rio de Janeiro flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BUD to Rio de Janeiro with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Budapest, BUD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near BUD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BUD reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Rio de Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight is RM2,419. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,469. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BUD to Rio de Janeiro. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
Look into staying at a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your ride from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from BUD to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Once you've disembarked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 20 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BUD to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Get settled at one of these stays after your BUD to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Rental agencies sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the busiest month to travel to Rio de Janeiro. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to Rio de Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
More about Rio de Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio de Janeiro right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rio de Janeiro:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio de Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.