Philadelphia to Budapest (PHL–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
PHL–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,453 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA | 7 | 788 | 8h40 | Oneworld | AY, BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Budapest from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→BUD | TEB→BUD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 40m | 5h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, 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.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to BUD
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PHL to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to BUD is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,453 miles (7,166 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).