Budapest to Nottingham, Leicestershire (BUD–EMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–EMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2 leads the route. The flight covers 981 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2 | 2 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · EMA: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 5:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire.
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–EMA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to EMA
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to EMA ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,579 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.