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Flights from Johannesburg to Budapest

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Budapest. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 13h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 04m
JNBBUDIST

Johannesburg to Budapest at a glance

Fastest journey13h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Budapest

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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JNB Istanbul (IST) BUD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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JNB Frankfurt (FRA) BUD
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 25m
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JNB Cairo (CAI) BUD
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m
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JNB Munich (MUC) BUD
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 45m
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JNB Paris (CDG) BUD
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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JNB Zurich (ZRH) BUD
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,245 km5,120 miles
Journey time
13h 04mestimate
Time difference
-1hBudapest vs Johannesburg
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
JNB, HLA → BUD

Flights from Johannesburg to Budapest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Cairo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,245 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Cairo (CAI) and Munich (MUC). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Budapest?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.

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