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June 23 - June 25

Cheapest

EDI - Budapest

$392

$107

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June 23 - June 24

Best

EDI - Budapest

$392

$108

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June 18 - June 25

Earliest

EDI - Budapest

$362

$112

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November 14 - November 22

EDI - Budapest

$170

$116

Round trip

November 14 - November 27

EDI - Budapest

$165

$118

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November 22 - November 25

EDI - Budapest

$180

$121

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November 10 - November 13

EDI - Budapest

$178

$121

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November 11 - November 13

EDI - Budapest

$178

$121

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November 5 - November 13

EDI - Budapest

$171

$121

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November 14 - November 25

EDI - Budapest

$165

$122

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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Right now, 24% of recent fares for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $147–$316, with a median of $212. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting that cheaper options may emerge. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Budapest.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest, you'll find that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $138. January follows closely with a median fare of $139, and April also offers competitive pricing at a median of $151. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower-priced tickets.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Budapest takes approximately 10h 25m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1812 km. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, meaning direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are not the predominant option.

For flights from Edinburgh to Budapest, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 20% of recent fares are for non-stop flights. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Budapest

Regular price: $314 - $480

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest is $314 to $480. The current lowest deal is $107 with Ryanair for travel from June 23 to June 25.

now $107

Low $314

High $480

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

For flights from Edinburgh to Budapest, November is the cheapest month with a median price of 138 USD. The most expensive month to fly is September, with a median price of 391 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $138

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $391

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Budapest

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

$362

$140

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Jet2.com

$362

$148

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

$362

$112

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Jet2.com

$380

$154

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

$362

$185

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

$420

$212

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$392 → $107

73%

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$392 → $108

72%

4 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 25

$414 → $141

66%

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$414 → $146

65%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

Edinburgh - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Budapest are below the typical level, with deals around $107.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $138.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 25m

The typical flight duration for this route, including layovers, is 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 80% of recent deals to Budapest.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest appear frequently.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Budapest, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International for direct access to Budapest, Hungary's capital city.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport offers a massive network and easy transit, making it a practical alternative for Budapest travelers.

📍 ~210 km from Budapest (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$50

Bratislava Airport (BTS)

Bratislava Airport is a close international airport to Budapest with simple road access and a manageable terminal.

📍 ~170 km from Budapest (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$51

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice provides a large selection of low-cost carrier routes and modern facilities.

📍 ~290 km from Budapest (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$86

Zagreb (ZAG)

Zagreb Airport is a capital city airport with full-service carrier presence and direct highway connection from Budapest.

📍 ~300 km from Budapest (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Košice International (KSC)

Košice International offers relatively close proximity within the Schengen area and good regional connectivity.

📍 ~250 km from Budapest (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

45% AI deal score

$1,842

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $205. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $309, while booking 7-13 days out averages $351. Planning ahead by roughly one to two months can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest is considered to be $147 or less. The median price for this route was $212. Fares at or below the $147 threshold represent the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days, indicating a competitive offer for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest are November and January, with median prices of $138 and $139 respectively. April also shows a relatively low median price of $151. The annual median price for this route is $212, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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