Dublin to Budapest (DUB–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,190 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→BUD | BFS→BUD | SNN→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 85 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 50m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 7:00 PM in Budapest.
Irish passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Dublin, but EU citizens are waved through quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the regional immigration office (Bevandorlasi es Menekultugyi Hivatal) within 93 days. EU citizens receive a registration certificate for a fee of HUF 1,000 (about EUR 2.50). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Hungarian tax number (adoszam) from the NAV tax office is needed for employment and banking.
Direct flights from Dublin to Budapest run about 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair and Wizz Air. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 395 HUF per EUR 1. Card payments are widely accepted in Budapest, but carry cash for smaller shops and rural areas. No vaccination requirements. Budapest has an extensive and cheap public transport system (monthly pass HUF 9,500, about EUR 24). Tap water is safe throughout Hungary.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to BUD
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Ryanair. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DUB to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to BUD ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,190 miles (1,915 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BFS), Shannon (SNN) and Liverpool (LPL).