Budapest to Saint-Étienne flights
Saint-Étienne lies 1,143 km (711 mi) 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 13 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.
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| Budapest | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | France |
| Population | 1.7 million | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | LYS, 63 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Étienne
Crossing from Hungary into France: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 63 km (39 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Étienne from Budapest?
1,143 km (711 mi) in a straight line, west of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Saint-Étienne by air?
About 2 h 13 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 Saint-Étienne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Saint-Étienne flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS); Saint-Étienne also has GNB.
What currency do I need in Saint-Étienne?
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.