Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUD to SXM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between BUD and SXM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Currently, $1,204 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,369. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BUD to SXM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BUD to SXM is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights leaving from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BUD:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Consider booking a hotel near SXM if you're taking a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car and discover Philipsburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Europcar and Ace Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Philipsburg. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Philipsburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport for September if you want to explore Philipsburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to SXM in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
