Budapest to Messina flights
Messina lies 1,073 km (667 mi) south 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 8 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 | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | CTA, 91 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 98100–98168 |
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Hungary into Italy: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
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 Messina
Messina is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,989 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF, 100 km), Reggio Calabria Airport (REG, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,989 ft | 39 ft |
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,898 ft | 39 ft |
| Reggio Calabria Airport (regional) | REG | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,549 ft | 96 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Budapest?
1,073 km (667 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Messina by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Messina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Messina flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA); Messina also has SUF, REG.
What currency do I need in Messina?
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.