Oneworld member Finnair brings us today a business class deal from Budapest to Delhi, India starting at just HUF 481,700 (~€1,223). This deal is with Finnair’s Business Light fare that only includes hand luggage and the business class flight. For HUF 50,000 (~€127) per way, you can upgrade to Business Classic, where you will get 2x32kg checked luggage, lounge access, priority check-in & boarding, and priority security at the airport. Departures are available from April to February 2025.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Finnair with your selected flight dates.
First, you will fly to Helsinki with Finnair on an Airbus 321 with a 2-2 configuration, and your transcontinental flight will be with Finnair on an Airbus 350 with a 1-2-1 business class configuration.
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of six days applies. There are plenty of available dates between April and February 2025.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Finnair’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued in booking class I. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 12,494 Avios + 360 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 12,494 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 10,410 Avios + 92 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 10,410 Avios + 1,230 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 10,410 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 10,410 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 10,410 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 8,328 AsiaMiles + 110 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 8,328 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 8,328 Points + 18 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 8,328 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 6,000 Points on Finnair Plus
- 5,830 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Destination
Information & Tips for India
India is billed as a “subcontinent” not only for geographical reasons. The argument can be made that there is no region on the entire planet as culturally different as India. For example, it is home to as many vegetarians as the rest of the world. But its unique cuisine is just one of reasons to go there – India has a lot to offer. You can finde paradise like beaches in Goa and Kerala. Buzzing metropoles like Delhi and Mumbai invite you as well as and extravagant buildings and palaces like the world famous Taj Mahal. In conclusion, a country as huge as India is full of possibilities.
Visa & Entry
EU citizens need a visa and a passport to enter India. The easiest way is to apply for an eVisa, that will grant you two entries and a stay up to 60 days. It costs around 30€ on the government’s official site. With it, you can enter the country at almost any international airport.
Transport infrastructure
Flag carrier Air India and a bunch of smaller LCCs connect the airports of Delhi and Mumbai to almost any noteworthy city in the country. For a country its size, India has an excellent railway network. This allows for extremely cheap ground transportation. Renting a car is possible, but incredibly dangerous due to poor road conditions and reckless driving habits.
Currency
Official currency is the Indian rupee. €1 buys roughly ₹89.
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Information & Tips for Delhi
Delhi or New Delhi is the capital of India, the world’s second most popoulos country. The city combines architectural elements from more than 1,000 years. Therefore it appears as a timeless conflux of several cultures. From Hinduism, Moghul India through British colonial influences, the poeple of Delhi inhabited and preserved what they got from whomever ruled the city.
The result is a city full of sights like pompous temples and mosques, regal colonial buildings and buzzing shopping districts. One of India’s best public transport systems and a steady flow of taxis and rickshaws help you get around. With its undeniable contemporary influences, Delhi is the best gateway to enter the culturally vastly different country of India.
Best Time to Travel
Delhi is hot – from May through August, the average daily temperature is above 30 degrees, making this an unpleasant time to visit the city. From mid-september, when monsoon season is finished, to November is a great time go. While December and January can be cold and unpleasant, from February to April is another good time frame for a trip to India’s capital.
From the Airport to the City
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Int’l Airport serves as hub for Air India. Delhi’s excellent subway connects it to the city. A ride to the city center takes around 20 minutes and costs less than €1. Furthermore, al large number of air conditioned buses are available, charging an ever lower fare. Taking a taxi can take up to an hour, due to heavy traffic. Prices are around €5.
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