Budapest to Brugge flights
Brugge lies 1,215 km (755 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 2 h 18 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 | Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Belgium |
| Population | 1.7 million | 118,509 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | OST, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 8000 |
What changes when you arrive in Brugge
Crossing from Hungary into Belgium: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Brugge
Brugge is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lille Airport (LIL, 72 km), Brussels Airport (BRU, 94 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 94 km (58 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 86 km (53 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brugge from Budapest?
1,215 km (755 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Brugge by air?
About 2 h 18 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 Brugge?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Brugge flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST); Brugge also has LIL, BRU, ANR.
What currency do I need in Brugge?
The Euro (EUR).
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.