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$78+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — BUD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/195:05 pm
HEL
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/235:05 pm
BUD
-
HEL
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/1510:00 am
HEL
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BUD
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/226:45 am
BUD
-
HEL
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$173
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/57:40 am
HEL
-
BUD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:25 am
BUD
-
HEL
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/259:45 pm
HEL
-
BUD
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/46:20 am
BUD
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HEL
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$192
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/221:55 pm
HEL
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BUD
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/132:55 pm
BUD
-
HEL
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$208
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/125:10 pm
HEL
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 20m
Finnair
Sat 11/147:15 pm
BUD
-
HEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 1/27$215
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/227:40 pm
HEL
-
BUD
1 stop4h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/136:00 am
BUD
-
HEL
1 stop5h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$218
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:35 pm
HEL
-
BUD
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/96:45 pm
BUD
-
HEL
1 stop5h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$238

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$239

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Helsinki to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
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

Thu 3/19

5:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/23

5:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 20m

$172

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 3/15

6:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/22

5:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop14h 05m

$183

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 3/5

7:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/9

8:25 am-11:10 am

2 stops25h 45m

$184

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 2/25

9:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/4

6:20 am-10:35 am

2 stops27h 15m

$192

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 3/19

5:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/23

7:15 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$254

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 3/14

5:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/21

7:15 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$255

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/4

3:50 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$78

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/10

11:45 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$83

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 3/27

10:30 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$113

HelsinkiBudapest

HEL - BUD

HELBUD

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 2/11

9:20 pm-10:40 am

2 stops14h 20m

$116

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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.
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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 January 23, 2026.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest (average of $112). Flying from Helsinki to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 January 29, 2026.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
1,356 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

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
1,356 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

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
7,756 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

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.

  • 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 52% 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: Finnair (87%), Jettime (87%), Japan Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Helsinki to Budapest?

    The cheapest flight price from Helsinki to Budapest is $128. On average you can expect to pay $137. The most popular route, (Helsinki-Vantaa - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), can usually be booked for $203.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Budapest (average of $112). Flying from Helsinki to Budapest in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$122Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$165Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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