Delayed or cancelled flight from Budapest?
Every flight departing Budapest (BUD) is covered by EU261, on any airline. If your flight home arrived 3 or more hours late, was cancelled at short notice or you were bumped, you may be owed up to €600 per passenger.
Check my flight from BudapestWhat flights from Budapest to the UK are worth
| Arriving at | Distance | EU261 compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 1,489 km | €250 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 1,465 km | €250 |
| London Stansted (STN) | 1,451 km | €250 |
| London Luton (LTN) | 1,492 km | €250 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 1,655 km | €400 |
| Birmingham (BHX) | 1,597 km | €400 |
| Bristol (BRS) | 1,643 km | €400 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 1,813 km | €400 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | 1,871 km | €400 |
| Newcastle (NCL) | 1,677 km | €400 |
| Belfast International (BFS) | 1,940 km | €400 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 1,579 km | €400 |
Per passenger, for arrivals 3+ hours late, short-notice cancellations and involuntary denied boarding, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. The flight out from the UK is covered by UK261 instead: see our UK airport pages.
Claiming for a flight from Hungary
- Who to claim from: the airline that operated the flight, even if you booked through a tour operator. See our airline guides.
- If the airline says no: complain to Government Office of the Capital City Budapest, Consumer Protection Department, the national enforcement body for Hungary, or see what to do if your claim is rejected.
- Time limit: national law sets it; claim within a year to be safe. See how long you have to claim.
Questions
Is my flight home from Budapest covered?
Yes. Every flight departing Budapest is covered by EU261, whichever airline you flew with, including Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI. You're owed compensation if you arrived 3 or more hours late, were cancelled at short notice or were bumped, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
How much can I get for a delayed flight from Budapest to the UK?
It depends on the distance: €250 up to 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500 to 3,500 km, and €600 for longer flights (€300 if 3 to 4 hours late). The table on this page shows the amount for each UK airport. Airlines often pay UK customers the equivalent in pounds.
Where do I complain if the airline won't pay?
After 8 weeks, complain to Government Office of the Capital City Budapest, Consumer Protection Department, the national enforcement body for Hungary. If you flew with a UK airline you can also use its UK ADR scheme, or go to court.
Important: DelayOwed is a self-help guidance tool, not a law firm or claims company, and is not affiliated with any airline. Airline names are used only to describe which flights this guide covers.