Travelling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Catania and Budapest are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 11 Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 08:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:00 with Wizz Air.
Give yourself enough time to make your CTA to BUD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 81.48% of services arriving on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering CTA to BUD flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CTA and BUD include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport flight is £19. A return plane ticket is currently £40. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CTA to BUD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CTA to BUD.
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Handy information about Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Catania Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CTA? If you're boarding an early flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Pick up a Budapest Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Budapest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CTA to BUD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the east, its best attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kms (90 miles) north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among its highlights.