Budapest to Kiel flights
Kiel lies 981 km (610 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.
| Budapest | Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 252,668 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | HAM, 77 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 24103–24159 |
What changes when you arrive in Kiel
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 Kiel
Kiel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 69 km), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | 77 km (48 mi) | 12,028 ft | 53 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
| Sønderborg Airport (regional) | SGD | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,895 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kiel from Budapest?
981 km (610 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kiel 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 Kiel?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Kiel flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM); Kiel also has LBC, SGD.
What currency do I need in Kiel?
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.