Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Jeddah.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Budapest (and perhaps some other great parts of Hungary!). Check out the direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
With a reliable 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Wizz Air has the best on-time performance for JED to BUD flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JED and BUD:
Istanbul Airport
Riyadh Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
£43 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Return flights start at £89. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JED to BUD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JED to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights that depart Jeddah Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JED? If you're boarding an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Budapest. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Jeddah Airport to Budapest Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered after you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kms (90 miles) north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.