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R6 665+ Cheap flights to Budapest

— BUD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Budapest in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Budapest

Thu 5/1119:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Thu 19/1110:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 28/10R12 433
Fri 6/1123:59 -
1 stop17h 11m
Thu 19/1112:40 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 26/10R12 699
Fri 6/1123:59 -
1 stop17h 11m
Sat 21/1117:05 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 27/10R12 749
Sat 7/1123:59 -
1 stop24h 11m
Fri 20/1118:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 27/10R12 898
Wed 25/110:20 -
1 stop13h 40m
Sat 5/1220:05 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 29/10R12 982
Mon 14/1223:00 -
3 stops34h 45m
Thu 31/125:55 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 25/10R13 131
Fri 6/1123:59 -
1 stop14h 26m
Thu 19/1112:25 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 26/10R13 198
Thu 5/1119:45 -
2 stops27h 10m
Thu 19/1114:55 -
2 stops41h 45m
Deal found 28/10R13 314
Thu 26/1119:45 -
2 stops28h 20m
Sat 5/1214:25 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 29/10R13 397
Fri 6/1120:20 -
2 stops28h 05m
Sat 21/115:55 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 27/10R13 580

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R12 167

One-way from

R6 665

Popular in

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March

Average price

R12 998
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  • 2/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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4/11-31/12
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

5:55-20:15

3 stops39h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 665

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

20:20-23:25

2 stops28h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 665

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

6:30-20:20

2 stops38h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 732

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

6:30-23:45

3 stops42h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 098

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

8:00-7:50

3 stops48h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 181

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

17:00-21:30

3 stops29h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 746
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

13:45-6:25

1 stop17h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 161

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

12:05-14:30

2 stops27h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 460

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop24h 11m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 20/11

18:00-11:25

1 stop16h 25m

R12 898

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

19:55-9:15

1 stop14h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 30/12

7:50-9:40

2 stops24h 50m

R15 325

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Budapest

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest takes 15 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Budapest from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Budapest?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 759
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 936
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 304
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R11 442

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are Condor, British Airways and KLM.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Budapest by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Budapest, you should look to book at least 2 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines serving Hungary, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 299 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 275 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Budapest

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

    For a flight to Budapest, you will be flying into Ferenc Liszt Intl. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is just 16,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Budapest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Budapest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest. One-way flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically cost R844, while return flights cost around R3 507.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R3 743, however they can be found for as little as R3 507.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

    Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tribe Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0,0 km away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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