Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
Flights from BUD to CAI start at 15:35 — the first with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 16:40 with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from four weekly Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your BUD to CAI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir is your gateway to exploring Cairo (and perhaps some other great corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this airline.
EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating BUD to CAI flights, EgyptAir has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BUD and CAI include:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
113 € is the lowest price for a one-way Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start at 225 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUD to CAI.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BUD to CAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights leaving Budapest Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of BUD.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BUD:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among its highlights.