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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Budapest.C$201 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 13, returning Wed, May 14.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, May 13, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Wed, May 14, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$201, select.
Budapest.C$217 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 27, returning Sun, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, May 27, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Sun, Jun 1, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$217, select.
Budapest.C$226 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 7, returning Thu, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$226, select.
Budapest.C$229 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 22, returning Fri, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, Sep 22, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Budapest on Fri, Sep 26, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$229, select.
Budapest.C$242 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 10, returning Thu, Jun 12.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Jun 10, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Thu, Jun 12, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$242, select.
Budapest.C$250 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 23, returning Wed, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, Aug 23, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Wed, Aug 27, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$250, select.
Budapest.C$254 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 26, returning Tue, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Budapest on Tue, Sep 2, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.
Budapest.C$258 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 1, returning Sat, Jan 31.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, Dec 1, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Budapest on Sat, Jan 31, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$258, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from C$201
Jun
from C$242
Jul
from C$260
Aug
from C$250
Sep
from C$229
Oct
from C$226
Nov
from C$258
Dec
from C$313
Jan
from C$278
Feb
from C$265
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from C$348

Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest

Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

Helsinki to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$201
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineJapan Airlines
Average flights per week45

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest is C$201. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest.
Japan Airlines, Finnair and Jettime fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest.
There are 45 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Budapest is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Budapest Airport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norwegian Air Sweden and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

  • The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.

  • Every week, there are 18 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, opt for the 07:55 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:40 with Finnair.

  • Your HEL to BUD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Jetting into Budapest (and then discovering more of Hungary!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

  • Finnair tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Finnair is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to BUD flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and BUD:

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • Right now, C$91 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$201. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from HEL to BUD by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HEL to BUD.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • 60.23% of flights that leave from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HEL:

Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to central Budapest has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Budapest in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you want to visit Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to BUD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Hungary

  • You've seen Budapest, now it's time to discover more of Hungary. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its leading attractions. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Miskolc is another must-experience destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without experiencing Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.

Plan the rest of your trip from Helsinki to Budapest

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.