Budapest to Lisbon (BUD–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–LIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,541 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 7M8 | 4h | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 3h43 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Hungarian passport holders enter Portugal 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 have no border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) and obtain a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE from SEF (Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) or its successor agency AIMA. The fee is EUR 15. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal) from the Financas office is needed for any contract, bank account, or rental agreement. You can get a NIF in person or appoint a fiscal representative.
Direct flights from Budapest to Lisbon run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Wizz Air and Ryanair. Budapest to Porto is about 3 hours 40 minutes. Seasonal routes serve Faro (Algarve). Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Portuguese pharmacies are well-stocked and pharmacists can dispense some medications without a prescription that require one in Hungary. Hungarian driving licenses are valid; no exchange needed for EU citizens.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
BUD–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to LIS
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to LIS is about 3 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,541 miles (2,480 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Geneva Cointrin, Zürich and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.