Budapest to Kalisz flights
Kalisz lies 479 km (298 mi) north 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 22 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 | Kalisz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Poland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 108,759 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | LCJ, 90 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 06-461–83-425 |
What changes when you arrive in Kalisz
Crossing from Hungary into Poland: money changes from the Forint to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
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 Kalisz
Kalisz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport | LCJ | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 604 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kalisz from Budapest?
479 km (298 mi) in a straight line, north of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kalisz by air?
About 1 h 22 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 Kalisz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Kalisz flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ).
What currency do I need in Kalisz?
The Zloty (PLN).
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.