Budapest to Cagliari (BUD–CAG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR5248
FR Ryanair
73H
12:00 PM
CET T2A
2:10 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5249
FR Ryanair
73H
6:50 AM
CET
9:00 AM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Budapest to Cagliari
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 762 mi 2h 10m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

BUD–CAG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 762 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–CAG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h10
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 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 CAG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to CAG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
984
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cagliari is 0 hours the same as Budapest.
BUD: CET · CAG: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Cagliari.
Distance & Flight Time
762 mi / 1,226 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter Italy 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 with no border control.

For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Anagrafe (civil registry office) for residency. EU citizens must also apply for a Certificato di Iscrizione Anagrafica at the local Comune, which is free or costs a small administrative fee (EUR 16 bollo stamp). Bring proof of employment or self-employment, or proof of sufficient resources (roughly EUR 6,000 per year for a single person) plus health insurance. An Italian fiscal code (codice fiscale) from the Agenzia delle Entrate is needed for any contract, SIM card, or bank account.

Direct flights from Budapest to Rome run about 1 hour 50 minutes on Wizz Air and Ryanair. Milan is about 1 hour 40 minutes. Seasonal routes cover Naples, Catania, Bari, Venice, Bologna, and Palermo. Italy uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Hungarian driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must convert to an Italian license at the local Motorizzazione within 1 year. Italian bureaucracy is notoriously slow, so expect multi-week waits for codice fiscale and residency appointments in larger cities.

BUD–CAG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Cagliari route.
Route details
Distance762 mi / 1,226 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: CAG
IATA / ICAOCAG / LIEE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to CAG flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 762 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from BUD to CAG. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTA, VCE, TFS, NAP, BLQ, MLA, STN, BGY, TRN, FCO, BVA, CIA, BSL, CRL, BCN, BRI, PMO, PSA, MXP and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAG to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to CAG

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to CAG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to CAG ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,226 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CTA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.