New York to Budapest (JFK–BUD) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
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.
JFK–BUD had nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,360 miles in 7h 11m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Budapest from New York
| Metric | JFK→BUD | TEB→BUD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 7h 11m | 5h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 31% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Budapest.
US passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Hungary is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Austria, Germany, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Budapest is a natural stopover for Central European itineraries: Vienna is 2 hours 30 minutes by train, Bratislava is 2 hours 30 minutes, and Prague is 6 hours 30 minutes. MÁV Hungarian Railways connects Budapest Keleti to major European cities. The thermal bath culture is central to Budapest: Széchenyi, Gellért, and Rudas baths are open year-round.
Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Budapest run about 9 hours 30 minutes on LOT, Wizz Air, and United (seasonal). Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 390 HUF per $1. Card payments work at most businesses in Budapest. The BKK transit card works on Budapest's metro (4 lines), trams, and buses at HUF 450 ($1.15) per single ticket or HUF 4,150 ($10.65) for a 72-hour pass. The airport bus 100E runs to Deák Ferenc tér in central Budapest in 35 minutes for HUF 2,200 ($5.65). Restaurant meals in Budapest run HUF 3,000 to HUF 6,000 ($7.70 to $15.40) per person, making it one of Europe's best-value capitals for dining.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to BUD
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) had nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
JFK to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to BUD is about 7 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,360 miles (7,017 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Warsaw Chopin and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).