Exciting: Direct Budapest-New York flight announced but with a twist

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LOT Polish Airlines has announced a special one-time charter flight connecting Budapest and New York-JFK, scheduled to depart on 25 May 2025. This unique service will be operated using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, offering travellers a rare opportunity for direct travel between the two cities.

Key details about the flight

According to AIRportal.hu, the following should be noted about the one-time flight:

  • Flight number: LO 1006
  • Departure time: 8:35 PM (local time) from Budapest
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

This flight is not part of a regular schedule but is a one-way charter service, meaning it will only operate on this specific date without a return leg or plans for future flights on this route.

Demand for regular Budapest-New York flights

Although LOT Polish Airlines previously operated regular direct flights between Budapest and New York, these services were discontinued and have not resumed.

Currently, there are no scheduled direct flights between the two cities.

The upcoming charter flight is therefore an exceptional event rather than a sign of the route’s permanent revival.

The news has generated mixed emotions among aviation enthusiasts and travellers. While many are excited about the opportunity for direct travel, the lack of plans for regular service resumption leaves some longing for more consistent connectivity between Budapest and New York.

For those planning to take advantage of this unique flight, tickets are expected to be in high demand due to the flight’s exclusivity.

At the same time, negotiations are underway concerning the resumption of a scheduled, direct Budapest-New York flight: read more HERE.

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