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Cheapest return flight
£59
Typical prices: £77-£160
Ryanair
Sat 17/11Sat 24/11
CPH - BUD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£25
Typical prices: £37-£87
Ryanair
Mon 31/12
CPH - BUD • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Scandinavian Airlines, Ryanair, and Wizz Air. Average duration is 1h 49m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 43% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £106 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Copenhagen to Budapest (CPH-BUD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Copenhagen to Budapest

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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06:45 - 08:35CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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09:10 - 11:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£59Ryanair
Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
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06:35 - 08:25CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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08:15 - 10:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£60Ryanair
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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06:45 - 08:35CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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09:10 - 11:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£63Ryanair
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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06:45 - 08:35CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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09:10 - 11:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£63Ryanair
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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06:45 - 08:35CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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09:10 - 11:10BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£64Ryanair
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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06:55 - 08:45CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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09:30 - 11:30BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£68Ryanair
Mon, 19 Apr - Fri, 23 Apr
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14:40 - 16:35CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 55mdirect
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15:15 - 17:05BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
1h 50mdirect
£70Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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11:55 - 13:45CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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11:50 - 13:50BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£76Ryanair
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec
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11:55 - 13:45CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
1h 50mdirect
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08:15 - 10:15BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£81Ryanair
Mon, 19 Apr - Fri, 23 Apr
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22:15 - 07:50CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
9h 35m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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13:55 - 15:55BUD  Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 00mdirect
£109Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Copenhagen to Budapest flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Copenhagen to Budapest?

Return flights from Copenhagen to Budapest typically range from £77 to £160. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £59 on Ryanair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Copenhagen to Budapest?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Copenhagen to Budapest. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Budapest?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Budapest at £65 return.
•July (£144) and October (£129) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Copenhagen to Budapest the cheapest?

Flights from Copenhagen to Budapest are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Copenhagen to Budapest

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on CPH

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Key details for Copenhagen to Budapest flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£25
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 32% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Copenhagen to Budapest

When to book flights from Copenhagen to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Copenhagen to Budapest flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Copenhagen to Budapest?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:49
    • Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 20:44.

    The flight takes about 1h 49m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Copenhagen to Budapest?

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

  • How long is a flight from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    A direct flight from Copenhagen to Budapest takes 1h 49m, covering 631 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Copenhagen to Budapest flight?

    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.

  • How expensive are last-minute Copenhagen to Budapest flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the £113 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £106 return via Gdansk Rebiechowo (GDN), compared with £112 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    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: 92% on time
    • Ryanair: 88% on time

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

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Copenhagen to Budapest spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to Budapest flights, with 75% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Copenhagen to Budapest looking right now?

    One-way fares from Copenhagen to Budapest are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £57.

  • Which car hire options are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD)?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Klass Wagen
    • Dryyve
    • GREEN MOTION
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Copenhagen to Budapest?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Copenhagen to Budapest pass through?

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

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Vienna Intl (VIE) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Copenhagen to Budapest. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £104 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £126, a difference of £22.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Copenhagen to Budapest?

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

    • Scandinavian Airlines
    • Ryanair
    • Wizz Air

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 05m, compared to 4h 15m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 16m via Zurich (ZRH).

  • What popular places can I visit in Budapest?

    Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna, and Szent-Istvan Bazilika. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Copenhagen to Budapest flights?

    Among airlines operating Copenhagen to Budapest flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Copenhagen to Budapest flights?

    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
    • Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Copenhagen to Budapest flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average £104, about £22 less than Thursday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Copenhagen to Budapest trip for January. Fares historically average £65 return in that month – typically £79 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Norwegian. Over the past three months, 92% of Norwegian flights from Copenhagen to Budapest arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 89%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 45m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Gdansk Rebiechowo Airport (GDN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £106 return on this route – about £7 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

    • ibis Styles Budapest Airport
    • Hotel Ferihegy

Prefer to fly direct from Copenhagen to Budapest?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Kastrup Copenhagen Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kastrup Copenhagen to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Kastrup Copenhagen

Monday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines,Wizz Air

Ryanair,Scandinavian Airlines, +1 more

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