Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Budapest from £31

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — BUD
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Wed 17/1206:10EDI - BUD
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1206:30BUD - EDI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£108
Sun 21/1210:00EDI - BUD
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1210:55BUD - EDI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£132
Wed 24/1206:25EDI - BUD
Nonstop3h 05mRyanair
Mon 29/1220:40BUD - EDI
Nonstop3h 05mRyanair
Deal found 16/12£142
Wed 24/1206:25EDI - BUD
Nonstop3h 05mRyanair
Sun 28/1220:35BUD - EDI
1 stop18h 20mRyanair
Deal found 16/12£158
Wed 24/1208:10EDI - BUD
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1220:40BUD - EDI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£163

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£64

One-way from

£31

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£182

Good round-trip deal

£158 or less

Good one-way deal

£62 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 22/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Budapest
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Budapest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Budapest that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Budapest

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/1

13:50-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 23/1

06:20-08:25

Nonstop3h 05m

£74

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

16:05-20:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 30/1

06:20-08:25

Nonstop3h 05m

£75

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

10:20-23:05

1 stop11h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 29/1

19:30-21:35

Nonstop3h 05m

£88

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/1

12:40-21:45

1 stop8h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 7/2

10:05-18:10

1 stop9h 05m

£93

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

22:30-10:05

1 stop10h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/2

05:45-16:15

1 stop11h 30m

£96

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

09:05-18:35

1 stop8h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 18/1

05:45-15:10

1 stop10h 25m

£99

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/1

16:10-20:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/1

06:20-08:25

Nonstop3h 05m

£103

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

06:00-23:05

1 stop16h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 16/1

06:20-08:25

Nonstop3h 05m

£104

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

13:35-21:00

1 stop6h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 18/1

05:45-11:05

1 stop6h 20m

£104

EdinburghBudapest

EDI - BUD

EDIBUD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

10:20-23:05

1 stop11h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 29/1

09:05-19:40

2 stops11h 35m

£105

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Budapest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest (average of £42). Flying from Edinburgh to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of £120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edinburgh to Budapest is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Budapest flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Ryanair, andLufthansa from Edinburgh to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Edinburgh to Budapest flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Budapest?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Budapest will take you 8h 15m. The distance from Edinburgh to Budapest is about 1125 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Budapest round-trip?

    Currently priced at £74, Ryanair will fly you from Edinburgh to Budapest and back. In addition to Ryanair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £160 and £171, respectively. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Budapest one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Budapest are Ryanair (£29), Ryanair (£41), and KLM (£79).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Budapest?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Edinburgh to Budapest on time: Ryanair (100%), Ryanair (87%), Buzz (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Budapest? While on average our users pay £130, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £53. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), is priced around £84.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest (average of £42). Flying from Edinburgh to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of £120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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