Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Budapest.
You can choose from four weekly Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BUD to EDI flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 83.61% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating BUD to EDI flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUD and EDI:
Vienna Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Currently, $65 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $139. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUD to EDI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BUD to EDI.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from BUD.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to EDI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.