Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport is 12 hours 25 minutes.
Budapest is eight hours behind Seoul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are five Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ICN to BUD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Korean Air is your gateway to discovering Budapest (and maybe even some other great corners of Hungary!). Browse the direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Korean Air.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for ICN to BUD flights is Korean Air.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ICN and BUD include:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ICN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Pick up a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Budapest in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Incheon International Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many places in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. No visit is complete without checking out Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
