Atlanta to Budapest (ATL–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between ATL and BUD, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Budapest from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→BUD | TYS→BUD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 9h 7m | 10h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Budapest.
US passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Hungary is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Austria, Germany, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Budapest is a natural stopover for Central European itineraries: Vienna is 2 hours 30 minutes by train, Bratislava is 2 hours 30 minutes, and Prague is 6 hours 30 minutes. MÁV Hungarian Railways connects Budapest Keleti to major European cities. The thermal bath culture is central to Budapest: Széchenyi, Gellért, and Rudas baths are open year-round.
Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Budapest run about 9 hours 30 minutes on LOT, Wizz Air, and United (seasonal). Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 390 HUF per $1. Card payments work at most businesses in Budapest. The BKK transit card works on Budapest's metro (4 lines), trams, and buses at HUF 450 ($1.15) per single ticket or HUF 4,150 ($10.65) for a 72-hour pass. The airport bus 100E runs to Deák Ferenc tér in central Budapest in 35 minutes for HUF 2,200 ($5.65). Restaurant meals in Budapest run HUF 3,000 to HUF 6,000 ($7.70 to $15.40) per person, making it one of Europe's best-value capitals for dining.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
ATL–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to BUD
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
ATL to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to BUD is about 9 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,117 miles (8,235 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).