Flights Warsaw → Budapest
WAW → BUD
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Budapest?
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route connects Warsaw, where the airport opened in 1934, with Budapest, whose airport saw 14,701,090 passengers annually. The journey is operated using a mix of aircraft including Embraer 170 and 175 models as well as Airbus A320s.
The Warsaw (WAW) → Budapest (BUD) route is operated by LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes.
Heading to Budapest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest (BUD) heads south for about 541 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 min (atfm); arriving into Budapest it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizz Air (W6) | 79% | 31 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating WAW-BUD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about WAW-BUD
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 1h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air.
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The Warsaw-Budapest route is about 541 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
