Budapest to Hurghada (BUD–HRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–HRG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Nile Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,605 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 3 | 32Q | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| NP Nile Air | 2 | 320 | 2h35-3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hurghada from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→HRG | BTS→HRG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 3h 59m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · HRG: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Hurghada.
Hungarian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports or apply for an eVisa at visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel. The single-entry visa costs $25 and allows a 30-day stay. Multiple-entry is $60. The eVisa is processed within 5 to 7 working days. Visa on arrival is paid in USD cash or by card at the bank kiosk before passport control.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least one blank page. No supporting documents are required for the tourist visa, though return tickets and hotel bookings speed up the process. For stays beyond 30 days, visit a passport office in Egypt for an extension (EGP 700, roughly $14) before the visa expires. Overstays incur fines and potential travel bans.
Direct flights from Budapest to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh operate seasonally (primarily winter charter routes), running about 3 hours 30 minutes. Connections to Cairo through Istanbul, Athens, or Vienna take 5 to 8 hours. Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), trading at roughly 50 EGP per $1 with frequent fluctuations. No mandatory vaccinations for Hungarian arrivals. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country.
BUD–HRG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to HRG
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are connected by nonstop service from Nile Air and Wizz Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to HRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to HRG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,583 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).