Abu Dhabi to Budapest (AUH–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 49 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 7h 17m EYQR → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Budapest flights
TLV Tel Aviv 7h 45m EYLYMU → 6HBZIZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Budapest flights
IST Istanbul 7h 55m EYGAJU → 6EGFRJ Istanbul (IST) to Budapest flights
WAW Warsaw 8h 24m EY → B6LOMS Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest flights
FCO Rome 9h AZEYJU → W4W6 Rome (FCO) to Budapest flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 5m DEEYLH → ACCXDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Budapest flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 10m EYGAJU → A3FRW6 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Budapest flights
KRK Balice 9h 15m EY → W6 Balice (KRK) to Budapest flights
CPH Copenhagen 9h 25m EYSK → D8FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Budapest flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 9h 35m AZEYGA → FRW4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Budapest flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Budapest
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,502 mi 6h 36m nonstop -2h behind

AUH–BUD had nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Wizz Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,502 miles in 6h 36m.

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All flights from Budapest (BUD) Budapest to Abu Dhabi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUH–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 0 – – – – –
W6 Wizz Air 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + W6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
AMM ~7h 15m DOH ~7h 17m TLV ~7h 45m IST ~7h 55m WAW ~8h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,050
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Budapest from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric AUH→BUD DWC→BUD DXB→BUD
Distance from AUH – 45 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights – 2 24
Flight time 6h 36m 6h 55m 6h 25m
Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Budapest flights · Dubai (DXB) to Budapest flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Budapest is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · BUD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
2,502 mi / 4,027 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 36m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure. ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required once the EU system is active.

EU customs regulations apply. Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more. Penalties for undeclared goods are enforced.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance2,502 mi / 4,027 km
Flight time6h 36m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take about 6h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,502 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from AUH to BUD: Etihad Airways and Wizz Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Ben Gurion and İstanbul.
Budapest is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from BUD to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to BUD

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) had nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Wizz Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUH to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to BUD is about 6 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,027 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Ben Gurion and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).