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

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Abu Dhabi to Budapest
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,502 mi 6h 36m nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

AUH–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 6h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 1 77X 6h36 – – –
W6 Wizz Air 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + W6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to BUD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,444
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 DXB→BUD
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 1 40
Flight time 6h 36m 4h 55m
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections44 hubs
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 approximately 6h 36m. The route covers 2,502 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUH to BUD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KTW, SOF, KRK, SAW, EMA, SLL, VIE, AMM, ATH, WAW, DXB, CPH, LCA, JED, TLV, BRU, MUC, BCN, DOH, GYD, SZX, ZRH, FCO, BER, MXP, CDG, MAN, EVN, PRG, FRA, DUB, LIS, ICN, JFK, CAI, IAD, AMS, MAD, IST, DUS, GVA, LHR, PEK and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Wizz Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via KTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).