Budapest to Gelsenkirchen flights
Gelsenkirchen lies 969 km (602 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 gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Budapest | Gelsenkirchen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 270,028 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | DUS, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 45879–45899 |
What changes when you arrive in Gelsenkirchen
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 36 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 67 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 71 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 67 km (42 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Budapest?
969 km (602 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Gelsenkirchen by air?
About 2 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 Gelsenkirchen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Gelsenkirchen flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS); Gelsenkirchen also has DTM, NRN, CGN, FMO.
What currency do I need in Gelsenkirchen?
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.