Travelling from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest eight hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Leave plenty of time to make your SLC to BUD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Budapest Airport. These are the top stopovers between SLC and BUD:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SLC land on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SLC:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Reserve a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late Salt Lake City Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and discover more of Budapest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Budapest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Budapest Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SLC to BUD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among its highlights.