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$88+ Cheap flights from Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — BUD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Helsinki to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Helsinki to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helsinki to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amHEL - BUD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/147:20 pmBUD - HEL
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:35 pmHEL - BUD
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/141:45 pmBUD - HEL
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:00 pmHEL - BUD
1 stop9h 00mRyanair
Sat 12/208:10 amBUD - HEL
2 stops24h 15mRyanair
Deal found 12/11$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:00 pmHEL - BUD
1 stop9h 00mRyanair
Fri 12/197:00 pmBUD - HEL
1 stop14h 25mRyanair
Deal found 12/11$298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amHEL - BUD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/286:50 pmBUD - HEL
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:15 amHEL - BUD
1 stop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/208:10 amBUD - HEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:00 pmHEL - BUD
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/227:15 pmBUD - HEL
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$312

Find flight deals from Helsinki to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(airBaltic)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$122 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helsinki to Budapest that are best for you.

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HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 1/24

8:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$169

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 1/31

5:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/2

11:25 am-10:25 am

2 stops22h 00m

$203

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 1/9

6:30 am-9:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$203

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 1/8

5:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

7:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$209

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/13

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/18

6:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$213

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/30

2:55 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$220

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/7

5:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops6h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops24h 20m

$228

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$231

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/21

2:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/27

1:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 10m

$244

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 12/24

2:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 1/14

1:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

$249

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Compare providers for flights from Helsinki to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Helsinki to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Helsinki-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Helsinki-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Helsinki-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Helsinki-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Helsinki-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Helsinki with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Helsinki to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Helsinki to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Helsinki to Budapest, you should look to book at least 90 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest (average of $110). Flying from Helsinki to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of $180). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HEL to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Helsinki to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Helsinki to Budapest as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Helsinki to Budapest?

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Helsinki to Budapest, such as Finnair and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helsinki to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Helsinki to Budapest?

    If you wish to fly to Budapest from Helsinki, then you need to book flights from Helsinki-Vantaa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl. There is 1 flight from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) per day to choose from. Flights to Budapest from Helsinki-Vantaa are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 25m is how long a nonstop flight from Helsinki to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Helsinki to Budapest flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Helsinki-Vantaa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helsinki to Budapest round-trip?

    According to our current data, Finnair ($122), and Lufthansa ($165) offers the cheapest pricing from Helsinki to Budapest. Finnair is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Helsinki to Budapest?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Helsinki to Budapest on time: American Airlines (96%), Finnair (94%), Jettime (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Helsinki to Budapest?

    The cheapest flight price from Helsinki to Budapest is $122. On average you can expect to pay $122. The most popular route, (Helsinki-Vantaa - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), can usually be booked for $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Helsinki to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helsinki to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helsinki to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest (average of $110). Flying from Helsinki to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of $180). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Helsinki to Budapest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Helsinki to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$122Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$165Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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