Budapest to Alicante (BUD–ALC) — 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.
BUD–ALC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,181 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 9 | 32Q | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→ALC | BTS→ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · ALC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Alicante.
Hungarian passport holders enter Spain freely as EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. A valid Hungarian national ID card or passport is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen Area, so flights between them operate as domestic travel with no border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the Oficina de Extranjeria or local police station to obtain the Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union (green card/certificate). The fee is EUR 12. Bring your passport or ID card, proof of employment or self-employment (contract, Social Security registration), or proof of sufficient funds (no fixed amount, but roughly EUR 600 per month per person) plus health insurance. An empadronamiento (municipal registration) at the town hall is a separate step needed for most administrative purposes.
Direct flights from Budapest to Barcelona run about 2 hours 40 minutes on Wizz Air and Ryanair. Budapest to Madrid is about 3 hours 10 minutes. Low-cost carriers serve Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, and Alicante seasonally. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Hungarian driving licenses are valid for the first 6 months of residence; after that, exchange through the DGT is required.
BUD–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to ALC
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air and Ryanair. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to ALC is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,181 miles (1,901 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Bilbao and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).