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How to get to Sziget 2026 from New York

Aug 5–11, 2026Óbuda Island, Budapest · HungaryJFK → BUD

Flying to Sziget 2026 from New York means covering about 6,996 km — around 9h 38m gate to gate, with BUD as the most convenient arrival airport. Book around 10–12 weeks out and expect round trips from roughly $595 for the event dates.

6,996 km
Distance
9h 38m
Time in the air
$595
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares New York → BUD. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 534
08:40
JFK
9h 38m
Direct
18:18
BUD
$684
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 529
11:05
JFK
12h 8m
1 stop
23:13
BUD
$595
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 531
22:30
JFK
13h 38m
1 stop
12:08+1
BUD
$524
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

BUD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt

24 km · ≈ 0h 40m · shuttle bus
VIE

Vienna

214 km · ≈ 2h 30m · train + shuttle

Where to stay

★ 4.6

Óbuda Island View

$97 / night
★ 4.4

Danube Nights Hotel

$78 / night
★ 4.1

Pest Party Hostel

$39 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for Hungary?
This destination is in the Schengen area. US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders enter visa-free for short stays; many other nationalities need a Schengen visa — allow 4–6 weeks.
How long is the flight from New York?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 9h 38m from New York to BUD. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

Other departure cities

London$287Los Angeles$860Chicago$685Toronto$545Sydney$1,320Dublin$406Dubai$544Istanbul$103Lisbon$230

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