Catania to Budapest (CTA–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W6 Wizz
32Q
8:50 AM
CEST TC
10:55 AM
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2h 5m
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FR6069
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:40 PM
CEST TA
8:50 PM
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2h 10m
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FR6068
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:00 AM
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W62353
W6 Wizz
32Q
6:20 PM
CEST T2B
8:35 PM
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2h 15m
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Catania to Budapest
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 721 mi 2h 5m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

CTA–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 721 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 2h10 – – –
W6 Wizz Air 5 32Q 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTA to BUD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,050
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Budapest from Catania

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric CTA→BUD MLA→BUD SUF→BUD
Distance from CTA – 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 10 16 7
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 6m 1h 50m
Valletta (MLA) to Budapest flights · Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) to Budapest flights · Palermo (PMO) to Budapest flights
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Budapest is 0 hours the same as Catania.
CTA: CEST · BUD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
721 mi / 1,160 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Hungary are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Hungary without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTA–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance721 mi / 1,160 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 10m. The route covers 721 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from CTA to BUD. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FMM, HHN, GVA, RIX, MAN, EDI, OTP, BRS, TFS, BRI, FCO, BLQ, BVA, SOF, VNO, TRN, VCE, CRL, PSA, MUC, CPH, MXP, CAG, ARN, STN, DUS, PRG, NAP, FRA, IST, SSH, OSL, ZRH, MRS, AMS, HEL, MLA, JFK, STR, VIE, BSL, MAD, EIN, ATH, LGW, WAW, BCN, BER, BRU, SVQ, LTN, CGN, CDG, LUX, ORY, KTW, DXB, BGY, BHX and GOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUD to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLA, SUF and PMO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTA to BUD

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to BUD ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 721 miles (1,160 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA), Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) and Palermo (PMO).