Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation

Bohdana Nosenok
19.08.2024
Updated 16.05.2025

Delayed and cancelled flights are the most frequent problems faced by travelers. Luckily, the European Union has EU 261 regulation, which guarantees that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The European Union Regulation 261/2004 specifies the conditions when passengers are entitled to compensation and assistance in the event of flight disruption.

In this article, you will discover everything you need to know about EU 261 regulation and when you are entitled to compensation.

Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004

According to EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers traveling to or from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on flights operated by EU-based airlines have specific rights in case of significant delays or cancellations. These rights include:

  • Food and drinks: Airlines must provide proper meals and beverages during the waiting period.
  • Access to means of communication: Passengers should be offered two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
  • Hotel accommodation if necessary: When an overnight stay is required, the airline must provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
  • Ticket refund or alternative flight: Passengers can select from a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
  • Compensation: According to the flight distance and length of delay, passengers might be entitled to financial compensation between €250 to €600.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Flight Delay Compensation

Flyers facing flight delays at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport may be eligible for compensation of up to 600 euros per person, especially if the delay lasts longer than three hours. The eligibility for compensation is determined by the reason for the delay and whether it complies with UK and EU regulations. The amount of compensation is based on the time of arrival at the destination rather than departure time and is influenced by the distance of the flight and the length of the delay.

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Keep in mind that airlines are not required to provide compensation for delays due to extraordinary circumstances outside their control.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation

In the event of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, under EU Regulation 261, passengers can get compensation of up to €600 if the airline notifies them of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.

However, there are exceptions to this regulation. The airline might be exempt from compensating passengers if it provides an alternative flight that meets certain criteria, letting you arrive at your destination with the minimal delay possible:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight

Financial compensation may still be available even though you accept an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is calculated by the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. You can check the following table to figure out the amount of compensation you are entitled to:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

Keep in mind that airlines usually don’t provide compensation for cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as extreme weather conditions or strikes by air traffic controllers.

Which Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?

When you’re departing from an airport within the European Union and traveling on an airline flight from the EU, you are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. This law guarantees that you have certain rights in case of a delay, flight cancellation, denied boarding, and related issues. Here’s a more detailed table of which cases are covered under EU Regulation 261 and which are not:

ItineraryEU AirlineNon-EU Airline
Departures from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to anywhereYesYes
Arrivals at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport from inside the EUYesNo
Arrivals at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport from outside the EUYesNo

How to Claim Compensation from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Flight disruptions are common due to factors such as extreme weather conditions, air traffic congestion, technical problems, or staffing issues. If you experience a flight disruption at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, you could be eligible for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.

To initiate a compensation claim, take the following steps:

  1. Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
  2. Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws well and will do our best to secure your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.

Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations

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Date Airline (Flight number) Route Status Your compensation

29.05.202517:35

Lufthansa

1679

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202517:35

Etihad Airways

4176

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202517:35

TAP Air Portugal

7975

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202517:00

Ryanair

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

()

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202516:30

GlobeAir

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Marco Polo (VCE)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202516:25

ULS Airlines Cargo

6171

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Gardermoen (OSL)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202516:15

Ryanair

1659

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Stansted (STN)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202515:15

Alitalia

2512

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202515:15

Air Serbia

143

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202515:15

Air Baltic

5707

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202515:15

JetBlue Airways

6413

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202514:25

Air Baltic

492

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Riga International (RIX)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202513:15

Ryanair

4255

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Nürnberg (NUE)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202512:45

Wizz Air

2399

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Orly (ORY)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202511:40

HelloJets

728

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Ben Gurion International (TLV)

delayed

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29.05.202511:35

SunExpress

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Antalya (AYT)

delayed

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29.05.202511:35

SunExpress

5521

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Antalya (AYT)

delayed

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29.05.202511:05

Wizz Air

2269

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Euroairport France (MLH)

delayed

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29.05.202511:00

empty

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Tivat (TIV)

delayed

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29.05.202510:15

TAP Air Portugal

6723

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202510:15

Lufthansa

1685

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

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29.05.202510:10

El Al

2366

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Ben Gurion International (TLV)

delayed

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29.05.202509:35

Air Atlanta Europe

105

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Hangzhou (HGH)

delayed

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29.05.202509:30

SWISS

2251

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

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29.05.202509:30

United Airlines

9795

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202509:30

Air Canada

6831

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202509:30

TAP Air Portugal

8199

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

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29.05.202508:55

DHL Air

5868

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Cluj Napoca International Airport (CLJ)

delayed

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29.05.202508:45

DHL Air

5524

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Timisoara (traian Vuia) International (TSR)

delayed

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29.05.202508:30

JetStream

234

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Antalya (AYT)

delayed

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29.05.202508:00

Fly-Coop Air Service

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Gyor-Per (QGY)

delayed

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29.05.202507:25

Wizz Air

2231

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Golubovci (TGD)

delayed

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29.05.202506:15

Wizz Air

2441

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

()

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:55

Wizz Air

2403

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Arlanda (ARN)

delayed

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28.05.202517:50

Ryanair

8357

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Manchester Airport (MAN)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:45

Cargolux

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Findel (LUX)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:30

Lufthansa

1679

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:30

Etihad Airways

4176

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:30

TAP Air Portugal

7975

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:25

SAS

6729

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Schiphol (AMS)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:25

Xiamen Airlines

9364

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Schiphol (AMS)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:25

KLM

1368

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Schiphol (AMS)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202517:00

Wizz Air

2205

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Luton Airport (LTN)

delayed

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28.05.202513:45

Wizz Air

2283

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Charleroi Brussels South (CRL)

delayed

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28.05.202513:40

Ryanair

1243

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

()

delayed

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28.05.202513:25

Air Canada

9133

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

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28.05.202513:25

Lufthansa

1677

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202513:25

United Airlines

9037

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202512:05

Jet Linx Aviation

6858

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Helsinki-vantaa (HEL)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202512:05

British Airways

6064

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Helsinki-vantaa (HEL)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202512:05

Finnair

1252

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Helsinki-vantaa (HEL)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202512:05

American Airlines

9012

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Helsinki-vantaa (HEL)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202510:55

Ryanair

4255

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Nürnberg (NUE)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202506:05

Ryanair Sun

9943

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Sur Reina Sofia (TFS)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202505:30

Wizz Air

2325

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Ben Gurion International (TLV)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202505:10

Wizz Air

2387

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Alicante El Altet (ALC)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202520:15

Israir Airlines

728

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Ben Gurion International (TLV)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202520:15

Ryanair

3591

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Stansted (STN)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202520:10

Ryanair

6712

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Barajas (MAD)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:50

Flylili

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Ben Gurion International (TLV)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:40

KLM

1370

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Schiphol (AMS)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:40

Xiamen Airlines

9369

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Schiphol (AMS)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:35

Ryanair

3827

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:05

Etihad Airways

6050

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:05

Lufthansa

1341

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:05

Ethiopian Airlines

1554

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202518:30

Wizz Air

2317

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (SXF)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202518:10

Longhao Airlines

4384

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zhengzhou (CGO)

delayed

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27.05.202517:30

TAP Air Portugal

7975

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202517:30

EgyptAir

9514

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frederic Chopin (WAW)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202517:30

Lufthansa

1679

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202517:30

SAS

8147

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frederic Chopin (WAW)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202517:30

LOT – Polish Airlines

538

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frederic Chopin (WAW)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202517:30

Etihad Airways

4176

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202517:20

Ethiopian Airlines

3707

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Gardermoen (OSL)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202516:20

Wizz Air

2459

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Menara (RAK)

delayed

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27.05.202516:20

Ryanair

4275

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202515:55

E-Aviation

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:55

Helvetic Airways

2255

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:55

TAP Air Portugal

8197

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

Air Canada

9007

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

Singapore Airlines

2147

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

United Airlines

9514

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

Brussels Airlines

7144

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

TAP Air Portugal

7973

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

Lufthansa

1339

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202514:20

ANA

5468

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202509:20

easyJet

1212

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Euroairport France (MLH)

delayed

Claim Refund

26.05.202520:00

Helvetic Airways

2259

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

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26.05.202519:30

Wizz Air

3292

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Baneasa (BBU)

delayed

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26.05.202517:40

Sichuan Airlines

9822

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

delayed

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26.05.202516:05

Ryanair

9934

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Birmingham Airport (BHX)

delayed

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26.05.202515:50

Sichuan Airlines

9830

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

delayed

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26.05.202515:20

Ryanair

5248

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Elmas (CAG)

delayed

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26.05.202515:20

Ryanair

5212

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Palese (BRI)

delayed

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26.05.202515:15

Air Serbia

143

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

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26.05.202515:15

JetBlue Airways

6413

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

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26.05.202515:15

Alitalia

2512

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

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26.05.202515:15

Air Baltic

5707

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)

delayed

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26.05.202514:15

Luxair

5808

Liszt Ferenc International (BUD)

Findel (LUX)

delayed

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Bohdana Nosenok
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With a PhD in cultural studies, travel experience and a background in human rights, Bohdana manages our content strategy. She helps passengers understand their rights and FlightRefunder’s services. Bohdana creates clear, simple guides on flight compensation claims, and makes it easy for travelers to know their options.

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