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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Budapest . At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, SWISS 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 R362, while return flights cost around R996.

How much is a return flight to Budapest?

A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R65, however they can be found for as little as R57.

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 (13 hours 10 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).

R8 771+ Cheap Flights to Budapest, Hungary

Flights to Budapest in 2025

Return from	R12 199
One-way from	R8 771
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 941

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2 total stops
43h 20m total
Johannesburg to Budapest

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Budapest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Fri 14/1122:00JNB - BUD

1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 20/1112:15BUD - JNB

1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/8R12 199

Tue 9/921:15JNB - BUD

1 stop37h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 23/914:35BUD - JNB

1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R12 287

Tue 9/923:30JNB - BUD

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/96:20BUD - JNB

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R12 796

Thu 25/919:25JNB - BUD

1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 9/1017:55BUD - JNB

1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/8R13 130

Tue 9/923:30JNB - BUD

2 stops19h 05mAir France

Tue 23/919:30BUD - JNB

2 stops25h 50mAir France

Deal found 15/8R14 027

Sun 28/919:10JNB - BUD

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/108:10BUD - JNB

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R14 132

Tue 26/818:50JNB - BUD

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/911:35BUD - JNB

1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8R14 976

Tue 26/818:50JNB - BUD

1 stop28h 10mAir France

Tue 16/919:30BUD - JNB

2 stops25h 50mAir France

Deal found 15/8R15 240

Fri 14/119:50JNB - BUD

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/116:20BUD - JNB

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R15 661

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Fri 14/1122:00JNB - BUD

1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 20/1112:15BUD - JNB

1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/8R12 199

Sat 13/923:15JNB - BUD

1 stop17h 15mKLM

Sat 20/914:00BUD - JNB

1 stop31h 35mKLM

Deal found 16/8R12 550

Tue 9/923:30JNB - BUD

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/96:20BUD - JNB

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

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Fri 19/913:55JNB - BUD

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Mon 29/910:00BUD - JNB

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Deal found 16/8R13 429

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Deal found 14/8R13 939

Tue 9/921:15JNB - BUD

1 stop37h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 23/914:35BUD - JNB

1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R12 287

Sat 13/99:50JNB - BUD

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/96:10BUD - JNB

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 28/921:15JNB - BUD

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 5/107:25BUD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/8R12 287

Thu 25/919:25JNB - BUD

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Thu 9/1017:55BUD - JNB

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Sat 13/921:15JNB - BUD

1 stop23h 05mBritish Airways

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Deal found 16/8R13 148

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Mon 25/83:10JNB - BUD

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Tue 9/923:30JNB - BUD

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1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 9/923:30JNB - BUD

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Thu 25/919:25JNB - BUD

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JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:00-22:00

1 stop25h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 20/11

12:15-7:35

1 stop18h 20m

R12 199

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

21:15-10:50

1 stop37h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 23/9

14:35-9:25

1 stop18h 50m

R12 287

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

21:15-1:15

1 stop28h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/10

7:25-9:25

1 stop26h 00m

R12 287

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

23:15-16:30

1 stop17h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 20/9

14:00-21:35

1 stop31h 35m

R12 550

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

23:30-18:35

2 stops19h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 23/9

6:20-21:20

1 stop15h 00m

R12 796

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

9:50-10:30

2 stops24h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 20/9

6:10-8:20

2 stops26h 10m

R13 060

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

19:25-1:10

1 stop29h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/10

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

R13 130

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

21:15-20:20

1 stop23h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 20/9

18:00-7:00

1 stop37h 00m

R13 148

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

13:55-13:50

1 stop23h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 29/9

10:00-16:10

1 stop30h 10m

R13 429

JohannesburgBudapest

JNB - BUD

JNBBUD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

12:20-8:15

2 stops20h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-10:50

1 stop19h 50m

R13 939

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Best time to book a flight to Budapest

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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 43 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.

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Budapest takes 13 hours 10 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Budapest?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Budapest should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Budapest?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are SWISS, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Budapest are SWISS, Lufthansa and Egyptair.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines serving Hungary, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 942 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 322 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 267 reviews

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 697 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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, SWISS 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 R362, while return flights cost around R996.
How much is a return flight to Budapest?
A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around R65, however they can be found for as little as R57.
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 (13 hours 10 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Read through reviews of airlines serving Hungary, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Budapest

What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

How much is a return flight to Budapest?

Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have car hire?

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