Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest nine hours behind Gold Coast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your OOL to BUD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is RM2,094. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM3,685. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to BUD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on schedule at their destination.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're getting in on a late Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and find adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Budapest in April.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to BUD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to explore other corners of Hungary. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its top attractions. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are among the biggest draws.