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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Copenhagen to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:50
• Latest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 19:10.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Copenhagen to Budapest.

A direct flight from Copenhagen to Budapest takes 1h 50m, covering 631 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Copenhagen to Budapest range from £77 to £160, with an average of £113 over the past 12 months. Anything below £77 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £113. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £112 return, compared with £137 via a stopover through Riga Intl (RIX).

Norwegian is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Scandinavian Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Copenhagen to Budapest flights are:

• Norwegian: 92% on time
• Scandinavian Airlines: 91% on time
• Ryanair: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Norwegian. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to Budapest flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Copenhagen to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £31, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Copenhagen to Budapest usually depart from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Copenhagen to Budapest route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

One-stop flights from Copenhagen to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Vienna Intl (VIE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Copenhagen to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £102 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £125, a difference of £23. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Copenhagen and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Scandinavian Airlines
• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Norwegian

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 10m, compared to 4h 13m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 22m via Zurich (ZRH).

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Puskás Aréna, Ferenc Deak Square, and Rudas fürdő. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Copenhagen to Budapest flights:

• Ryanair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Norwegian: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Scandinavian Airlines: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Norwegian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.