Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Cardiff
  4. Cardiff to Budapest
Connecting route · United Kingdom → Hungary

Flights from Cardiff to Budapest

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Budapest. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 4h 30m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 30m
CWLBUDAMS

Cardiff to Budapest at a glance

Fastest journey4h 30mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Budapest

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CWL Amsterdam (AMS) BUD
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM
Mon17:45 CWL19:51 AMS1h 39m connection21:30 AMS23:15 BUDKLM
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 30m
Search
2
CWL Dublin (DUB) BUD
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair, Aer Lingus
Thu00:15 CWL01:02 DUB6h 58m connection08:00 DUB11:46 BUDRyanair + Aer Lingus
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 31m
Search
3
CWL London (STN) BUD
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 38m
Search
4
CWL Dubrovnik (DBV) BUD
Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~6h 34m
Search
5
CWL Rome (FCO) BUD
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 33m
Search

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,658 km1,030 miles
Journey time
4h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hBudapest vs Cardiff
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
CWL → BUD

Flights from Cardiff to Budapest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,658 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), London (STN) and Dubrovnik (DBV). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Budapest?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

More flights from Cardiff

A picturesque view of an ancient castle surrounded by vibrant greenery under a cloudy sky.1+ stopEdinburghWith a connectionOne-way from£83Historic architecture in Milan with decorative lamp posts lining elegant streets.1+ stopMilanWith a connectionOne-way from£65Explore the historic architecture and cityscape of Malaga, Spain.NonstopMalagaNonstopOne-way from£21Scenic view of İstanbul's historic architecture along the Bosphorus showcasing Galata Tower.1+ stopIstanbulWith a connectionOne-way from£107Aerial view of Alicante, Spain, showcasing the city's marina and coastal landscape.NonstopAlicanteNonstopOne-way from£33A blend of modern and Victorian architecture in Glasgow, Scotland, showcasing urban contrast.1+ stopGlasgowWith a connectionSee the best way to go