TLV
Tel Aviv
BUD
Budapest
Tel Aviv to Budapest
Flight Compensation
Tel Aviv to Central European hub — Israeli law applies.
Tel Aviv–Budapest is a medium-haul route to Central Europe, operated by El Al and Wizz Air. Departing from Tel Aviv, this route falls under Israeli Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Compensation ranges ₪3,000–₪6,000 based on delay severity (3–6 hours vs. 6+ hours). Passengers delayed 3+ hours are eligible for Israeli compensation.
₪3,000–₪6,000
Compensation (Israel regulations)
2,148 km
Route distance
4h 5m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
₪3,000–₪6,000
per passenger · TLV departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 48 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
Tel Aviv–Budapest carries approximately 120,000 passengers annually. Israeli law allows ₪3,000–₪6,000 for tier 2 delays. This is a longer route with higher disruption potential.
Our Success Rate
68%
on TLV–BUD claims
Average Payout
₪4,200
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak, Ben Gurion capacity, European heat waves
December – January
Winter weather, Central European snow/ice, holiday scheduling
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes TLV–BUD Claims Different
Tier 2 Israeli route with moderate claim difficulty. El Al is more resistant than Wizz Air. Escalation success is good (67–69%).
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates TLV–BUD, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
El Al Israel Airlines
LYAvg Delay
42min
Claim Success
67%
How LY Resists Claims on This Route
El Al argues 'Ben Gurion capacity', 'European airspace congestion', and 'weather'. However, foreseeable factors are not extraordinary.
Wizz Air
W6Avg Delay
38min
Claim Success
69%
How W6 Resists Claims on This Route
Wizz Air typically disputes claims citing 'Budapest capacity' and 'technical issues'. However, settlement is achieved in most cases.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on TLV–BUD — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Ben Gurion Airport Capacity & Security
~35% of delays
Peak-hour congestion, security procedures.
Routine at Ben Gurion.
European Airspace Congestion (Vienna, Prague TMA)
~25% of delays
Central European airspace congestion en route to Budapest.
Foreseeable, routine.
Budapest Airport Congestion
~20% of delays
Budapest peak-hour arrival constraints.
Routine.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~12% of delays
Inbound from Budapest or other rotation.
Airlines must manage fleet.
Central European Weather (Snow, Ice, Thunderstorms)
~8% of delays
Winter snow/ice conditions, occasional severe convection.
Documented severe weather may be extraordinary.
04How We Handle TLV–BUD Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the TLV–BUD specific cause
We gather flight records, security NOTAM data, Ben Gurion records, Budapest airport data. Israeli law evaluation of cause.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Settlement rates: El Al 67%, Wizz Air 69%. Escalation to CAAI: 30% of claims.
05EC261 on TLV–BUD
EC261 applies because TLV is a EU airport
Your departure airport (TLV, Tel Aviv) is in Israel. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (BUD, Budapest) is in Hungary does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
Israel Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI)
Claim Time Limit
3 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew TLV–BUD.
What am I owed for a 5-hour delay from Tel Aviv to Budapest?
Under Israeli law, a 5-hour delay qualifies for ₪3,000–₪6,000 depending on airline and circumstances.
Does Hungarian law or Israeli law apply?
Israeli law applies because the flight departs from Tel Aviv. The departure airport determines the applicable regulation.
Wizz Air says there was 'technical issue'. Does that excuse the delay?
Technical issues must be evaluated under Israeli law. Unforeseeable defects may be extraordinary; however, routine maintenance items are not.
How long can I wait to claim?
3 years from the flight date under Israeli law.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your TLV → BUD Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to Israel Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI) if needed.