Cheap flights from Newcastle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt from £86
Updated 2026-08-05
1676 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 30m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Newcastle (NCL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Newcastle
Newcastle is the North East's primary airport and a strong Jet2 and easyJet base, with Ryanair adding budget slots and KLM offering an Amsterdam connector for global reach. The terminal sits 5 miles northwest of central Newcastle with the Tyne & Wear Metro running directly to the airport. Fare patterns favour Mediterranean leisure routes; long-haul travellers typically connect via Amsterdam, Paris or Dubai rather than fly direct.
Arriving in Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt is 16 km southeast of the city, with bus 100E running direct to Deák Ferenc tér in 35 minutes for 2200 HUF. Ryanair, Wizz and easyJet drive most UK traffic; BA adds Heathrow service. Budapest holds its value through winter (off-peak fares from £39 from London bases) — the spa-and-cafe city break is cheaper in November–February than at any other time.
Who flies NCL to BUD?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 30m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 30m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 30m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 30m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 2h 30m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Newcastle to Budapest FAQs
Direct flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) take approximately 2h 30m for the 1676 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from Newcastle (NCL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Hungary (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary before booking.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) is the primary international airport for Budapest. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £103 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £86, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £86. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.