Budapest to Szeged flights
Szeged lies 162 km (101 mi) south-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 57 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 | Szeged | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 160,766 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | ARW, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 6700–6791 |
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 Szeged
Szeged is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Arad International Airport (ARW), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arad International Airport (regional) | ARW | 86 km (53 mi) | 6,562 ft | 352 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Szeged from Budapest?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Szeged by air?
About 57 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 Szeged?
No, both are on Europe/Budapest at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Szeged flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Arad International Airport (ARW).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.