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Destination Profile
Budapest bubbles and steams in the midst of Central Europe. The onetime home of the Magyar kings and a grand sub-capital of the Habsburgs, it's gilded with Neo-Classical palaces that'll have you snapping the camera at every corner. Beneath the town lie sulfuric springs that feed elegant Art Deco bathhouses – great places for soothing the hangover earned the night before! Meanwhile, all around are the rolling plains of Hungary, with winelands and volcanic lakes hidden within. Cheap flights to Budapest from New Zealand are sure to include at least a single stopover along the way. Bargain tickets are usually with Asian and Middle Eastern fliers, with the best deals typically coming during the European winter (November to March).
Buda Castle is the citadel that watches over the Hungarian capital. It's grand, filled with artistic masterworks, and has unrivaled views down the Danube.
The Jewish Quarter of Budapest is now the thumping nightlife and restaurant hub of the capital. Come for wild ruin bars and creative Magyar cuisine.
The Szechenyi Thermal Bath has 100-degree saunas next to al fresco whirlpools. It's all fed by underground springs and comes laced with grand Neo-Baroque décor.
No airlines have direct flights from New Zealand to Budapest.
Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly to Budapest from New Zealand.