Budapest to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (BUD–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–NCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Wizz Air leads the route. The flight covers 638 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · NCE: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Hungarian passport holders enter France 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 systematic border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, no residence permit is technically required for EU citizens, but registering with the local mairie (town hall) makes administrative life easier. If you plan to work, your employer handles Social Security registration. For healthcare, apply for a Carte Vitale through the CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie) once you have proof of stable residence. Bring employment contracts, proof of address, and your birth certificate with apostille (long-form, translated by a sworn translator).
Direct flights from Budapest to Paris run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Air France. Budapest to Nice, Lyon, and Bordeaux also have seasonal or year-round service. France uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Hungarian driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 1 year of establishing residence, handled through the ANTS online portal (long processing times of 2 to 4 months are common).
BUD–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to NCE
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to NCE ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,026 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.