Barcelona to Budapest (BCN–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.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 17 | 32Q | 2h28-2h40 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 12 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→BUD | PMI→BUD | MAH→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 11 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 35m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Spanish passport holders enter Hungary with no restrictions. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no passport checks. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is your only requirement. No visa, no registration for stays under 90 days.
If you stay longer than 90 days, register at the local district immigration office (regionalis igazgatosag) for an EU registration certificate (regisztracios igazolas). The certificate is free and takes about 2 weeks to process. Bring your passport or ID, proof of address in Hungary, and evidence of employment or funds. EU citizens can work in Hungary without a work permit. Hungary uses the forint (HUF), not the euro.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to BUD
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air and Ryanair. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to BUD is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,522 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Palma de Mallorca and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and Mahón (Maó) (MAH).