Budapest to Debrecen flights
Debrecen lies 194 km (121 mi) east 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 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 | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 202,402 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | DEB, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 4000–4225 |
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 Debrecen
Debrecen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,196 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Oradea International Airport (OMR, 60 km), Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,196 ft | 359 ft |
| Oradea International Airport | OMR | 60 km (37 mi) | 8,267 ft | 465 ft |
| Satu Mare International Airport (regional) | SUJ | 96 km (60 mi) | 8,160 ft | 405 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Debrecen from Budapest?
194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Debrecen by air?
About 1 h, 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 Debrecen?
No, both are on Europe/Budapest at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Debrecen flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB); Debrecen also has OMR, SUJ.
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.