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R7 899+ Cheap flights to Budapest

— BUD
Sep 29 — Oct 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Budapest in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Budapest

Fri 16/108:20 -
2 stops26h 05m
Tue 20/1021:50 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 27/8R10 565
Sun 6/120:20 -
1 stop19h 50m
Thu 7/113:55 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 30/8R10 985
Sun 29/110:20 -
1 stop13h 40m
Thu 31/1220:05 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 29/8R11 049
Sun 11/1018:00 -
1 stop14h 05m
Tue 27/1013:55 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 25/8R11 889
Fri 16/1018:35 -
1 stop27h 10m
Tue 20/108:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 27/8R12 116
Sun 29/1118:50 -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 3/1220:05 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 28/8R12 180
Sun 11/1019:00 -
2 stops22h 10m
Tue 27/106:20 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 25/8R12 309
Sun 11/1019:00 -
2 stops22h 10m
Tue 27/1018:35 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 25/8R12 358
Mon 30/1119:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 31/127:50 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 29/8R12 649

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Return from

R10 565

One-way from

R7 899

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 361
16/10-20/10
  • 16/10-20/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R1 554 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R185 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

0:20-19:10

1 stop19h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 7/1

13:55-22:25

1 stop31h 30m

R10 985

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

0:20-13:00

1 stop13h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 31/12

20:05-22:25

1 stop25h 20m

R11 049
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

18:00-8:05

1 stop14h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 27/10

13:55-11:00

1 stop20h 05m

R11 889

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

18:35-21:45

1 stop27h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 20/10

8:20-7:30

1 stop23h 10m

R12 116

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

18:50-8:15

1 stop14h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/12

20:05-22:25

1 stop25h 20m

R12 116

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

19:00-17:10

2 stops22h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 27/10

6:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R12 309

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

19:00-17:10

2 stops22h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 27/10

18:35-9:40

1 stop14h 05m

R12 358

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

23:15-16:30

1 stop17h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/10

17:25-21:20

1 stop27h 55m

R13 989
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

18:50-13:00

1 stop19h 10m

R7 899

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

18:50-23:25

2 stops29h 35m

R8 545

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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 14 hours 25 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 British Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 456
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 600
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 901
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 996

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are Condor, KLM and Turkish Airlines.

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,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

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
3 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

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
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

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
4 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

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
8 229 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

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
8 195 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

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, Condor 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 R1 841, while return flights cost around R3 408.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R3 638, however they can be found for as little as R3 408.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 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. ibis Styles Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0,0 km away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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