Budapest is actually made up of three cities that have all come together to become one. On the east bank of the Danube situation on a flat plain is Pest, whilst on the hills of the west bank sits Buda. Also included for good measure is Obuda, the Old Buda City which is also located on the west bank. The capital of Hungary and an ideal gateway to Eastern Europe the city is fast becoming a popular destination for a short break.

How to get to Budapest
Many airlines operate direct flights to Budapest from London although new routes are opening up all the time and indirect options from places like Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast are becoming available. A flight to Budapest takes around two and half hours. Both British Airways and Malev operate scheduled flights to Budapest, although they are not the only option for finding a cheap flight. Budapest is also served by Easyjet which runs low cost services to cater for the growing short break demand and therefore provides a good option for getting cheap flights to Budapest. It is also not too far from two of Austria's most beautiful cities Vienna and Salzburg so why not check them out as well when you're in the area.

When to go to Budapest
Its growing popularity as a short break destination means that you can find bargains on Budapest flights and Budapest hotels throughout the year. The winter months around November, December and January are the coldest and it can get freezing! However this is probably the best time to go hunting for cheap flights to Budapest. The summer months around June, July and August are the best times to get warm weather and you may find that it is a bit harder to find bargains on Budapest flights. However as the number of routes grow the chances of bagging a cheap flight to Budapest increases.

What to do in a Budapest
When you got your hands on a cheap flight to Budapest there are a number of things to see and do to keep yourselves entertained. The city has always be known for its rich cultural life and visitors will find an amazing selection theatres, museums and art galleries. Having long thrown off the shackles of communism and joined the European Union, the city's cultural output has mushroomed in recent years making it great destination for disovering the latest in avant garde. Budapest's time as part of the Ottoman Empire can be found in the large number of thermal spas like the King Spa which displays its rich Turkish atmosphere. In fact you're just as likely to rub shoulders with a patient as a visitor enjoying his or her weekend break! Budapest is still relatively cheap by European standards so you can really go to town on a night out, enjoying a range of food from basic goulash to high cuisine without breaking the bank. The city's new found confidence is evident in the number of bars and nightclubs that are springing up catering not just to visitors but hip locals as well. With the legendary Danube at its heart a Budapest is likely to have you coming back for more.

So grab your cheap flights to Budapest and then if you plan to get around under your own steam on your trip take a look at cheap carhire in Budapest? You could explore more of Hungary or even turn it into a road trip around more of Eastern Europe - the choice is yours!