Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Budapest?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 83% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Budapest?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R11 912.

Which airlines fly to Budapest?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Budapest from Cape Town according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 71% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Budapest. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Budapest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Budapest?

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 30m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Budapest?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 29m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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0:55 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

37h 05m1 stop Istanbul

13:55 - 12:05BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R12 019Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 14

17:20 - 19:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

26h 50m1 stop Istanbul

13:55 - 23:00BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R12 035Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

17:55 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

14:55 - 10:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 45m1 stop Zurich

R12 931Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

15:10 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

19h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

19:00 - 14:10BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 10m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R12 931Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

14:15 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

9:40 - 10:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Zurich

R13 091SWISS

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

14:15 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

20:00 - 7:35BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 35m1 stop Zurich

R13 507SWISS

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

18:25 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

22h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

6:30 - 9:45BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 692KLM

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26

18:25 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

22h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

6:30 - 12:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 692KLM

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

15:20 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:25 - 16:45BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 725Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31

15:20 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

18h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:25 - 16:45BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 741Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31

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Qatar Airways

Oct 12

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

36h 40m

2 stops

BUD7:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Oct 14

BUD10:00Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

24h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R22 566

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

36h 40m

2 stops

BUD7:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Oct 14

BUD10:00Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

47h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

R25 430

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

36h 40m

2 stops

BUD7:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Oct 14

BUD10:00Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

47h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

R25 478

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Budapest

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 16

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

37h 05m

1 stop

BUD13:00Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Feb 14

BUD13:55Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R12 019

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

26h 50m

1 stop

BUD19:10Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Jan 25

BUD13:55Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R12 035

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

15h 55m

1 stop

BUD8:15Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Jan 26

BUD13:55Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R12 515

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Sat 16/1

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1 stop37h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 14/2

13:55-12:05

1 stop21h 10m

R12 019

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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17:20-19:10

1 stop26h 50m

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13:55-23:00

1 stop32h 05m

R12 035

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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17:55-8:30

1 stop14h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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14:55-10:40

1 stop18h 45m

R12 931

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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15:10-10:30

2 stops19h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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19:00-14:10

2 stops18h 10m

R12 931

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Wed 21/10

14:15-8:55

2 stops18h 40m

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1 stop24h 00m

R13 091

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

14:15-8:55

2 stops18h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 28/10

20:00-7:35

1 stop34h 35m

R13 507

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

18:25-16:10

2 stops22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 26/1

6:30-9:45

2 stops26h 15m

R14 692

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

18:25-16:10

2 stops22h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 25/1

6:30-12:40

2 stops29h 10m

R14 692

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

15:20-9:15

2 stops18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 31/12

14:25-16:45

2 stops25h 20m

R18 725

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

15:20-9:15

2 stops18h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 31/12

14:25-16:45

2 stops25h 20m

R18 741

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Budapest?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 179 to R14 964.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 019.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from Cape Town is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 443, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Budapest in August, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 507.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Budapest?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Budapest from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around R13 679 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from Cape Town for as low as R11 363 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 00m
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The best flight deal from Cape Town to Budapest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 019

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Budapest takes 16h 00m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Budapest

How far is Cape Town Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl by plane?
The distance between Cape Town Intl and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is about 9047,9 km. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Budapest?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Budapest, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 61% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 12%, KLM with 7%, and Qatar Airways with 6%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 892	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R11 683	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 065 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 710	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 211 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 908	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 573 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 854	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R12 981	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 217 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 480	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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