Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your BUD to CPT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BUD and CPT include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
£319 is the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £512. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUD to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
When it comes to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport's on-time performance, 71.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 15 miles from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel near CPT if you have a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cape Town in April.
When booking your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. About 35 miles north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you want to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 60 miles east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key reasons to visit.