Budapest to Rome (BUD–CIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–CIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 508 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 16 | 73H | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→CIA | BTS→CIA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · CIA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
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–CIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to CIA
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to CIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to CIA is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 508 miles (818 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Stansted, Václav Havel and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).