Budapest to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (BUD–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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–NCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Wizz Air leads the route. The flight covers 638 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 9 | 32Q | 2h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→NCE | BTS→NCE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · NCE: CEST
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 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to NCE is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,026 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Zürich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).