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Flights from Zagreb to Budapest

There are no direct flights from Zagreb to Budapest. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Belgrade, about 2h 24m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 24m
ZAGBUDVIE

Zagreb to Budapest at a glance

Fastest journey2h 24mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Belgrade

Best ways to fly from Zagreb 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
ZAG Vienna (VIE) BUD
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Air Algérie, TUI Airways
Mon08:15 ZAG08:56 VIE1h 04m connection10:00 VIE10:39 BUDCroatia Airlines + Austrian Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 24m
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ZAG Belgrade (BEG) BUD
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~3h 19m
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ZAG Zadar (ZAD) BUD
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~4h 20m
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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
299 km186 miles
Journey time
2h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneBudapest vs Zagreb
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
ZAG → BUD

Flights from Zagreb to Budapest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zagreb to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Belgrade and Zadar. 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 Zagreb to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 299 km.
Where do you change planes between Zagreb and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Belgrade (BEG) and Zadar (ZAD). Austrian Airlines flies both legs via Vienna, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zagreb and Budapest?
Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).

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