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Flights Helsinki → Budapest

HEL → BUD

13
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Helsinki and Budapest, using Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Budapest has been operational since 1950 and serves over 14.7 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,480 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Helsinki (HEL) → Budapest (BUD) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.

Heading to Budapest: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Budapest (BUD) heads south for about 1,480 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 16m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into Budapest it is 1.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:16
Elevation BUD
495 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~148 kg

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Airlines operating HEL-BUD

Frequently asked questions about HEL-BUD

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Budapest, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Helsinki-Budapest route is about 1,480 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.