Budapest to Brno flights
Brno lies 261 km (162 mi) north-west of Budapest, 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.
| Budapest | Brno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Czechia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 404,296 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | BRQ, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Brno
Crossing from Hungary into Czechia: money changes from the Forint to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno-Tuřany Airport (regional) | BRQ | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,694 ft | 778 ft |
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Staying in Brno
Our booking partner lists 381 places to stay in Brno. Of the 296 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (193), and 5 are five-star. Across 222 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 255,603 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brno from Budapest?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Brno 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 Budapest and Brno?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Brno flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ).
What currency do I need in Brno?
The Koruna (CZK).
Where can I stay in Brno?
Our booking partner lists 381 places to stay in Brno, 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.