Helsinki (Vantaa) to Budapest (HEL–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HEL Airport Page →
919 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 2h ago
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AY1251+1
AY Finnair
319
7:25 AM
EEST
8:45 AM
CEST
2h 20m
64%
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JL6859cs
JL Japan
73H
4:20 PM
EEST T2
5:40 PM
CEST
2h 20m
51%
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✓
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AY1255+1
AY Finnair
73H
4:20 PM
EEST T2
5:40 PM
CEST
2h 20m
64%
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✓
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AY1252+3
AY Finnair
320
9:25 AM
CEST T2B
12:40 PM
EEST
2h 15m
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AY1256
AY Finnair
E90
6:25 PM
CEST T2B
9:45 PM
EEST
2h 20m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KRK Balice 3h 55m AYJL → W6 Balice (KRK) to Budapest flights
VIE Vienna 4h AYFRJL → AHLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Budapest flights
ARN Stockholm 4h 5m A3AFAY → D8FRW6 Stockholm (ARN) to Budapest flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 20m A3AFAY → D8FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Budapest flights
TLL Tallinn 4h 25m AYJL → W6 Tallinn (TLL) to Budapest flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 30m AYJL → B6LOMS Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest flights
BER Berlin 4h 45m AYEWJL → FRW6 Berlin (BER) to Budapest flights
MUC Munich 4h 50m A3AYCX → EYLHNH Munich (MUC) to Budapest flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 56m A3ACAY → ACCXDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Budapest flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 21m 6EAFAM → GAKLMF Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Budapest
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 919 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

HEL–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HEL Routes BUD Routes HEL Live Flights BUD Live Flights
All flights from Budapest (BUD) Budapest to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair Also: JL 14 319, 73H 2h20 – Oneworld JL
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AY, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to BUD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
KRK ~3h 55m VIE ~4h 0m ARN ~4h 5m CPH ~4h 20m TLL ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,772
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Budapest from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric HEL→BUD TLL→BUD
Distance from HEL – 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21 4
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 20m
Tallinn (TLL) to Budapest flights
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Budapest is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · BUD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
919 mi / 1,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Hungary visa-free under EU freedom of movement. No time restriction on your stay. A Finnish passport or national ID card is accepted at the border. No paperwork required for visits of any length.

If staying longer than 90 days, register at the regional immigration office (Bevandorlasi es Menekultugyi Hivatal) within 93 days of arrival. You will need proof of accommodation, health insurance, and sufficient financial means. The registration certificate is free for EU citizens.

Direct flights connect Helsinki and Budapest on Finnair and Wizz Air. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro. Exchange at the airport is expensive. Use ATMs in the city or pay by card. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency care at public facilities. Budapest has excellent public transit, and a monthly pass costs around HUF 9,500.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,480 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 919 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to BUD: Finnair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kraków John Paul II, Vienna and Stockholm-Arlanda.
Budapest is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from BUD to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to BUD

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HEL to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to BUD is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kraków John Paul II, Vienna and Stockholm-Arlanda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).