Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Budapest and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BUD to HEL start from 11:40 — the earliest with Finnair. The last departure is at 19:20 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BUD to HEL flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Finnair has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that operates BUD to HEL flights. An impressive 89.77% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUD and HEL:
Vienna Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is $74. A round-trip ticket right now is $170. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BUD to HEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights leaving Budapest Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BUD.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BUD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Journey around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its top sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without dropping by Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.