Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to BUD start at 06:05 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 19:40 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Budapest (and maybe even some other great parts of Hungary!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating EDI to BUD flights. An impressive 90.32% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and BUD include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
Currently, RM149 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM457. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to BUD by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Grab a Budapest Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to visit Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to BUD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
You've seen Budapest, now it's time to discover other parts of Hungary. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its popular sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among the biggest draws.
