BUD
Budapest
Hungary
804 km
500 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
804 km
500 mi / 434 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
262°
west

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BUD LUG
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code BUD LUG
ICAO Code LHBP LSZA
City Budapest Lugano
Country Hungary Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Zurich
Elevation 495 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 46.000000, 8.910000

Budapest (BUD) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 804 kilometers (500 miles / 434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Hungary with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Budapest, it's 19:43 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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