Budapest to Alicante (BUD–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W62387
W6 Wizz
32Q
5:15 AM
CEST T2B
8:30 AM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8012
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 AM
CEST T2B
9:10 AM
CEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62395
W6 Wizz
32Q
6:30 PM
CEST T2B
9:45 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62388
W6 Wizz
32Q
9:15 AM
CEST
12:15 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8011
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 PM
CEST
8:55 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9941
FR Ryanair
73H
6:20 PM
CEST
9:15 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62498
W6 Wizz
32Q
10:25 PM
CEST
1:25 AM+1
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Budapest to Alicante
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,181 mi 3h 10m nonstop 76 1-stop hubs

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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–ALC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 9 32Q 3h15
FR Ryanair 6 7M8 3h10
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to ALC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,251
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.

Other ways to reach Alicante from Budapest

Nearby airports with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
Metric BUD→ALC BTS→ALC
Distance from BUD 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 15 8
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of BUD with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Alicante is 0 hours the same as Budapest.
BUD: CEST · ALC: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Alicante.
Distance & Flight Time
1,181 mi / 1,901 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Budapest to Alicante route.
Route details
Distance1,181 mi / 1,901 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to ALC flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,181 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BUD to ALC. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNZ, LYS, HHN, BFS, NUE, BEG, MUC, FRA, BLQ, SNN, WRO, KRK, HAM, PMI, DUS, STN, KTW, BIO, LPL, AMS, BCN, SVQ, BER, WAW, SOF, BGY, MAD, ARN, DUB, BLL, MRS, VIE, ZRH, ALG, MXP, CGN, BGO, LTN, BSL, EIN, EMA, LGW, ATH, BRS, CRL, LUX, OSL, LBA, FCO, ORY, BRU, OPO, MAN, NAP, CPH, GOT, BRI, BVA, LIS, TSF, GVA, PRG, GDN, OTP, EDI, KEF, HEL, FMM, RIX, BHX, NCL, TLS, RMO, RAK, WMI and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALC to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTS. 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 BUD to ALC

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BUD to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to ALC ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. 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

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).