Are direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are flexible with your schedule. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities, whether it's cost savings or travel efficiency.

Can flexible travel dates help on Edinburgh to Budapest flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by even a day or two may lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Edinburgh to Budapest flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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Edinburgh to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Budapest takes about 2h 50m for direct flights, while connecting itineraries average 12h 15m. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, you should expect a longer travel day. This route covers a distance of 1812 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

When considering cheap flights from Edinburgh to Budapest, prices typically range from $266 –$436, with a median of $353. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level. Approximately 13% of recent fares on this route have been classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest is often in May, with a median fare of $268. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $301, followed by November at $343.

For flights from Edinburgh to Budapest, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Budapest

Regular price: £87 - £321

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for Edinburgh to Budapest flights is typically between 87 GBP and 321 GBP. The current lowest deal is 70 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 24-Nov 29.

now £70

Low £87

High £321

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest is September, with a median price of $319. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $479. Prices are generally lower from September to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £319

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £479

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Budapest

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£324

£165

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£232

£122

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£253

£133

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£223

£116

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£217

£111

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£204

£107

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 13 - Dec 14

£265 → £81

69%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

£258 → £85

67%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

£265 → £91

66%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

£263 → £91

66%

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 $70.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $268, followed by September at $301.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m

The median direct flight from Edinburgh to Budapest takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline that offers direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has direct deals

Ryanair has 1 direct deal available for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available regularly

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are available regularly, with 13% good price share.

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 public transport)

💸 Flights from ~£59

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£54

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport offers significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

📍 ~215 km from Budapest (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~£56

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

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Best Elite deals to Budapest

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From EDI

Elite

Dec 05

Budapest, Hungary

87% AI deal score

$1,473

$724

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KLM

Business Class

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Dec 31

Budapest, Hungary

86% AI deal score

$1,402

$724

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KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 24

Budapest, Hungary

86% AI deal score

$1,350

$726

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KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Mar 08

Budapest, Hungary

84% AI deal score

$1,202

$724

Save $478

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Mar 09

Budapest, Hungary

84% AI deal score

$1,202

$726

Save $476

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 11

Budapest, Hungary

84% AI deal score

$1,300

$769

Save $531

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 05

Budapest, Hungary

84% AI deal score

$1,332

$790

Save $542

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 07

Budapest, Hungary

84% AI deal score

$1,409

$846

Save $563

Air France

Business Class

From EDI

Budapest, Hungary

83% AI deal score

$1,321

$839

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KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide the optimal booking period. There isn't a single best time, as it can vary.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While it might add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transport to and from alternative airports.

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Edinburgh to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Budapest

Regular price: £87 - £321

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for Edinburgh to Budapest flights is typically between 87 GBP and 321 GBP. The current lowest deal is 70 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 24-Nov 29.

now £70

Low £87

High £321

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

September

Cheapest

Flights from £319

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £479

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Budapest

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£324

£165

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£232

£122

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£253

£133

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£223

£116

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£217

£111

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Budapest

Edinburgh (EDI) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£204

£107

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 13 - Dec 14

£265 → £81

69%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

£258 → £85

67%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

£265 → £91

66%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

£263 → £91

66%

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 $70.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $268, followed by September at $301.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m

The median direct flight from Edinburgh to Budapest takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline that offers direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has direct deals

Ryanair has 1 direct deal available for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available regularly

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are available regularly, with 13% good price share.

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 public transport)

💸 Flights from ~£59

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£54

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport offers significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

Budapest, Hungary

83% AI deal score

$1,181

$610

Save $571

From EDI

Elite

Jan 22

Budapest, Hungary

83% AI deal score

$1,195

$724

Save $471

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 15

Budapest, Hungary

83% AI deal score

$1,361

$818

Save $543

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 05

Budapest, Hungary

83% AI deal score

$1,321

$839

Save $482

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Budapest

Edinburgh to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

Edinburgh - Budapest route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 50m

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has direct deals

Good prices are available regularly

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

Dec 05

Dec 31

Nov 24

Mar 08

Mar 09

Nov 11

Nov 05

Nov 07

Mar 01

Jan 22

Nov 15

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

When should I book flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Are direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Edinburgh to Budapest flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Edinburgh to Budapest flights?

Related routes

More routes from Edinburgh

Flights to Budapest from other cities

Edinburgh to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest

Edinburgh - Budapest route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 50m

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has direct deals

Good prices are available regularly

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

Dec 05

Dec 31

Nov 24

Mar 08

Mar 09

Nov 11

Nov 05

Nov 07

Mar 01

Jan 22

Nov 15

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

When should I book flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?