Budapest to Katowice flights
Katowice lies 307 km (191 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 9 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 | Katowice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Poland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 286,960 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | KTW, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 40-001–40-887 |
What changes when you arrive in Katowice
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 Katowice
Katowice is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, 58 km), Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,499 ft | 995 ft |
| Kraków John Paul II International Airport | KRK | 58 km (36 mi) | 8,366 ft | 791 ft |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,484 ft | 844 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Katowice from Budapest?
307 km (191 mi) in a straight line, north of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Katowice by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Katowice?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Katowice flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW); Katowice also has KRK, OSR.
What currency do I need in Katowice?
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.