Budapest to Warsaw (BUD–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 336 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: B6, MS, SK, TP | 27 | E75, E90, E95 | 1h15 | – | Star Alliance | B6, MS, SK, TP |
| W6 Wizz Air | 14 | 32Q | 1h12-1h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→WAW | BTS→WAW | KSC→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 5 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 12m | 1h 10m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw.
Hungarian passport holders enter Poland 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 operate with no border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local voivodeship office (urzad wojewodzki) to obtain an EU residence registration certificate. The fee is PLN 17 (about EUR 4). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A PESEL number (personal identification number) is obtained at the local municipal office (urzad gminy) and is required for banking, healthcare, and tax filings.
Direct flights from Budapest to Warsaw run about 1 hour 20 minutes on LOT and Wizz Air. Budapest to Krakow is about 1 hour 10 minutes. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card payments are accepted nearly everywhere. No vaccination requirements. Hungary and Poland share a historically close relationship, and Hungarian tourists are well received. Hungarian driving licenses are valid throughout the stay.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
BUD–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to WAW
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BUD to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to WAW ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 336 miles (541 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SKP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS), Košice (KSC) and Oradea (OMR).