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 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 72% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Budapest. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Budapest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R12 255.

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 6 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of October 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 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

32h 20m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 23:00BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R10 685Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 29

17:15 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

20h 45m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 23:00BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R11 689Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 14

23:55 - 9:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

34h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

12:35 - 20:20BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m2 stops Tirana Rinas London Stansted

R12 496Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 26

23:55 - 9:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

34h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

15:55 - 20:20BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop London Stansted

R12 578Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 26

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

23h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

6:30 - 22:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 862KLM

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 29

7:30 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

33h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:30 - 22:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 912KLM

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 26

20:05 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

13h 45m1 stop Zurich

9:40 - 7:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 994SWISS

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

15:55 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

17h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

20:00 - 14:35BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 373SWISS

Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 30

13:40 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

24h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:10 - 16:45BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 114Emirates

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 9

13:40 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

24h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:10 - 11:35BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 130Emirates

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 9

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Air France

Nov 25

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

BUD22:40Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Dec 4

BUD12:40Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R12 661

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Jan 17

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 10m

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BUD22:40Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Feb 14

BUD12:40Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

16h 45m

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CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R12 677

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Nov 22

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

BUD22:40Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Dec 1

BUD18:00Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

27h 40m

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CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

R13 006

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Budapest

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Nov 14

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

32h 20m

1 stop

BUD8:15Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Nov 29

BUD20:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R10 685

Turkish Airlines

Jan 17

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

BUD13:00Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Feb 14

BUD20:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 689

Turkish Airlines

Nov 24

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

32h 20m

1 stop

BUD8:15Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Dec 6

BUD20:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R12 150

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Sat 14/11

0:55-8:15

1 stop32h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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20:05-23:00

1 stop25h 55m

R10 685

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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17:15-13:00

1 stop20h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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1 stop25h 55m

R11 689

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Fri 13/11

23:55-9:50

1 stop34h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-20:20

2 stops30h 45m

R12 496

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

23:55-9:50

1 stop34h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 26/11

15:55-20:20

1 stop27h 25m

R12 578

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

18:25-16:25

2 stops23h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 29/11

6:30-22:40

1 stop15h 10m

R13 862

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

7:30-16:10

1 stop33h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 26/11

6:30-22:40

1 stop15h 10m

R13 912

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CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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Thu 3/12

20:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 10/12

9:40-7:40

2 stops21h 00m

R13 994

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

15:55-8:50

2 stops17h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 30/11

20:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R14 373

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

13:40-13:25

1 stop24h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/12

15:10-16:45

1 stop24h 35m

R15 114

Cape TownBudapest

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

CPTBUD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

13:40-13:25

1 stop24h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/12

15:10-11:35

1 stop19h 25m

R15 130

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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 R13 632 to R16 011.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 685.

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 772, 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 R12 051.

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 R14 236 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 R12 298 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 437
Fastest flight time	13h 45m
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The best one-way flight to Budapest from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R6 437. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Budapest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 685.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Budapest takes 13h 45m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Budapest. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Budapest.

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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 13h 45m.
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 6 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport as of October 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 65% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 12%, KLM with 7%, and SWISS with 6%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 205	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 592 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R12 919	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 111 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R13 223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R13 414	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 291 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 896	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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