Budapest to Helsingborg flights
Helsingborg lies 1,045 km (649 mi) north of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Budapest | Helsingborg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Sweden |
| Population | 1.7 million | 104,250 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | CPH, 48 km out |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 250 02–259 99 |
What changes when you arrive in Helsingborg
Crossing from Hungary into Sweden: money changes from the Forint to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Budapest
Budapest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Helsingborg
Helsingborg is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 71 km), Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 29 km), Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 62 km), Halmstad Airport (HAD, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | CPH | 48 km (30 mi) | 11,811 ft | 17 ft |
| Malmö Sturup Airport | MMX | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,186 ft | 236 ft |
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (regional) | AGH | 29 km (18 mi) | 6,381 ft | 68 ft |
| Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (regional) | RKE | 62 km (39 mi) | 5,709 ft | 146 ft |
| Halmstad Airport (regional) | HAD | 72 km (45 mi) | 7,419 ft | 101 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Helsingborg from Budapest?
1,045 km (649 mi) in a straight line, north of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Helsingborg by air?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Helsingborg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budapest to Helsingborg flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH); Helsingborg also has MMX, AGH, RKE, HAD.
What currency do I need in Helsingborg?
The Krona (SEK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.