Brno to Budapest flights
Budapest lies 261 km (162 mi) south-east of Brno, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brno | Budapest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Hungary |
| Population | 404,296 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | BRQ, 8 km out | BUD, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Budapest
Crossing from Czechia into Hungary: money changes from the Koruna to the Forint (HUF); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brno
Brno is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,694 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Budapest
Budapest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | BUD | 18 km (11 mi) | 12,162 ft | 495 ft |
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Staying in Budapest
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 841 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (587), and 26 are five-star. Across 864 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 1,495,475 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Budapest from Brno?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Brno.
How long does it take to get from Brno to Budapest by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brno and Budapest?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brno to Budapest flights?
Typically Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What currency do I need in Budapest?
The Forint (HUF).
Where can I stay in Budapest?
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.