Budapest to Košice flights
Košice lies 213 km (132 mi) north-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 1 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 | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Slovakia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | KSC, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 040 12 |
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Hungary into Slovakia: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
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 Košice
Košice is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Košice International Airport (KSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Košice International Airport (regional) | KSC | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 755 ft |
| Poprad-Tatry Airport (regional) | TAT | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,530 ft | 2,356 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Budapest?
213 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Košice by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Košice?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Košice flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Košice International Airport (KSC); Košice also has TAT.
What currency do I need in Košice?
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.