Birmingham, West Midlands to Budapest (BHX–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHX–BUD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 992 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 73H | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→BUD | EMA→BUD | MAN→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 31 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 30m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 7:00 PM in Budapest.
British passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Hungary enforces the Schengen 90/180 rule strictly, and overstays result in fines and potential entry bans.
Direct flights from London to Budapest run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Ryanair (Stansted, Luton), Wizz Air (Luton, Gatwick), and British Airways (Heathrow). Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 400 HUF per EUR 1. Avoid airport exchange bureaux, which charge 5 to 10% commissions. No vaccination requirements. Budapest public transport runs on a zone-based ticket system, and inspectors fine ticketless passengers HUF 16,000 (about EUR 40) on the spot.
BHX–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to BUD
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and Wizz Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHX to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to BUD ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,597 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TSF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).