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Flights from Washington to Budapest
There are no direct flights from Washington to Budapest. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or London, about 9h 50m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 50m
Washington to Budapest at a glance
Fastest journey9h 50mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or London
Best ways to fly from Washington to Budapest
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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WAS Munich (MUC) BUD
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Wed20:45 WAS10:19 MUC1h 11m connection11:30 MUC12:35 BUDUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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WAS London (LHR) BUD
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
Fri20:00 WAS07:57 LHR1h 33m connection09:30 LHR12:45 BUDBritish Airways
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WAS Frankfurt (FRA) BUD
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Thu23:30 WAS12:57 FRA2h 03m connection15:00 FRA16:20 BUDUnited Airlines + Condor
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WAS Zurich (ZRH) BUD
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Tue20:30 WAS10:10 ZRH2h 20m connection12:30 ZRH13:54 BUDSWISS
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WAS Dublin (DUB) BUD
Leg 1: United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair, Aer Lingus
Mon20:30 WAS08:00 DUB2h 30m connection10:30 DUB14:04 BUDAer Lingus + Ryanair
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WAS Paris (CDG) BUD
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet, ASL Airlines France
Wed23:30 WAS12:37 CDG3h 08m connection15:45 CDG17:33 BUDUnited Airlines + Air France
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
- 7,335 km4,555 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hBudapest vs Washington
- Currency in Budapest
- HUF
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → BUD
Flights from Washington to Budapest: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, London and Frankfurt. 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 Washington to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,335 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Budapest?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Washington and Budapest?
Budapest is 6 hours ahead of Washington.





