American Airlines is expanding its transatlantic network for summer 2026, and one of the most exciting additions for U.S. travelers is nonstop service to Budapest, Hungary—a European city known for its historic spa culture and lively ruin bars.
Starting May 21, 2026, American will launch daily nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Budapest, making it the only U.S. airline offering a direct connection to Hungary's capital without layovers.
By offering the only nonstop U.S.–Budapest route, American Airlines is making the city more accessible than ever before to American travelers. Previously, reaching Budapest typically required connections through major Western European hubs, but this new service removes that friction, giving visitors more time to explore Budapest's rich offerings.
Budapest is one fin-de-siècle city with two idiosyncratic personalities of once-separated regions: the placated peaks of Buda and the pulsating Pest. They're linked by eight bridges across the Danube River; art nouveau, baroque, and neoclassical architecture; an affinity for goulash; a wealth of thermal baths; and a national identity complicated by centuries of conflict and reform. Oh, and epic ruin bars as a result of it all.
Budapest is perhaps best known for its centuries-old thermal baths, a legacy of both Turkish and Austro-Hungarian influences, where visitors can soak in mineral-rich waters in grand spa complexes like Széchenyi and Gellért.
But it's also become famous for its "ruin bars"— quirky nightlife venues set up in abandoned buildings and courtyards, decorated with eclectic art and vintage furniture. After World War II, a bulk of Budapest—and particularly the Jewish District—was in disrepair. What remained was urban decay: abandoned warehouses, derelict apartment buildings, and unoccupied wastelands. So, in the late '90s, developers started transforming these spaces into dilapidated drinking establishments serving up relatively cheap beers for locals and tourists alike.
Today, there are tons of ruin bars. Szimpla Kert, for example, is Budapest's very first ruin bar—a café and open-air cinema that opened in the carcass of an old factory. There are relaxed, cozy hideaways like Csendes Vintage Bar and Café. Or, for those into the European nightclub scene, Instant is a trippy, magic forest-themed, cavernous labyrinth of 26 randomly designed rooms (including an upside-down room), seven bars, and six dance floors that sprawl across two old tenant buildings.
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The direct flight from Philadelphia to Budapest fits into American's broader strategy of boosting its international presence in 2026. Alongside Budapest, the airline is restoring seasonal nonstop flights to Prague and introducing new services to other European destinations. In fact, in summer 2026, American will offer 20 daily flights to 19 transatlantic destinations from Philadelphia alone.
"It's a privilege to connect Philadelphia to the world with unparalleled access to more than 120 global destinations, and we're excited to strengthen our network with service to Budapest and Prague," American Airlines Vice President of PHL Operations Lakshman Amaranyaka said in a press release. "These two cities are rich with culture and history, allowing customers to enjoy the world-renowned thermal baths and spas in Hungary, as well as the iconic medieval architecture of the Czech Republic."
Philadelphia International Airport Chief Executive Officer Atif Saeed added that "summer 2026 at PHL is going to be exciting."
American Airlines' latest additions reflect growing demand for travel to Central and Southern Europe, and the airline is positioning itself to meet the trend.
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