Budapest to Birmingham, West Midlands (BUD–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–BHX 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · BHX: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Hungarian passport holders enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or visitors. No fee, no advance application. A valid passport is required; national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry since October 2021 (post-Brexit). Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
At the UK border, you may be asked about the purpose of your visit, accommodation plans, return ticket, and sufficient funds (no fixed minimum). You cannot work on a visitor visa. For employment, a sponsored work visa is needed (Health and Care Worker visa, Skilled Worker visa, etc.), each with its own fee and requirements. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, expanding to EU nationals, may require a pre-travel application (GBP 10) starting in 2025 to 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest rollout dates.
Direct flights from Budapest to London run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Wizz Air and Ryanair (Luton, Stansted, Gatwick). The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 0.86 GBP per EUR 1. No vaccination requirements. Bringing food products of animal origin (meat, dairy) from the EU into the UK is prohibited. The UK does not use the metric system for road distances (miles, not kilometers).
BUD–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to BHX
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and Wizz Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to BHX ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 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
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TSF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.