Cheap Flights to Budapest (BUD)

Budapest is the capital of Hungary and among the top travel destinations in Eastern Europe. The river Danube flows between the city and dissects the hilly Buda side from the flatter Pest. Budapest is a gem in terms of architectural beauty and many neo-classical, art-nouveau, baroque and eclectic buildings line the streets. The city has a rich past and the Turkish influence of the Ottoman Empire is reflected in the thermal baths that can be found all over the city. Gellert Baths and Szechenyi Baths are the most popular historic baths in Budapest. There are several monuments, attractions and landmarks spread all over the city for visitors to explore like the St. Stephen’s Basilica, Hosok tere square, Hungarian State Opera House, Great Market Hall, the Shoes on the Danube, and many more.

Things to do in Budapest

Szechenyi Bridge

The Szechenyi Bridge bears the name of Hungarian politician, Istvan Szechenyi who was a major supporter of the project. However, it is popularly known as the Chain Bridge. Designed by William T. Clark, it is a suspension bridge which connects Buda and Pest. The mid-19^th century bridge was the first permanent bridge to connect the western and eastern sides. The Szechenyi Bridge is an iconic structure offering panoramic views of the both sides and the Danube. The cast-iron bridge is emblematic of the city as well as Hungary.

Hungarian Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary. It is the second biggest parliament building in Europe after the Romanian Parliament. The elegant building looks over the Danube and has elements of Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture styles. The Parliament has a central dome and a symmetrical facade which features statues of famous military figures, Transylvanian leaders and Hungarian rulers.

Buda Castle District

Buda Castle is the historical castle complex of Hungarian rulers in the Castle District. The Baroque Royal Palace houses the Budapest History Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery. The Buda Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Castle District includes other prominent points of interest like the 11th century Matthias Church, the neo gothic viewing platform, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Cold War era bunker museum, Hospital in the Rock.

Best Time to Fly to Budapest
The best time to book flights to Budapest is from March to May and from September to November when the weather is amiable, and the city isn’t overflowing with tourists.

Airports in Budapest
BUD flights are operated to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The airport is hub for LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air and a focus city for Ryanair. The airport offers flights as well as cargo services. Major airlines like Aeroflot, British Airways, American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, KLM and Lufthansa offer flights to Madrid, Helsinki, Moscow, London, Amsterdam, Philadelphia, Beijing, Toronto and more.