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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 18:59
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 19:29.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to Cairo.

A direct flight from Budapest to Cairo takes 3h 19m, covering 1,359 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Budapest to Cairo range from £265 to £365, with an average of £315 over the past 12 months. Anything below £265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £315 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £194 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £319 for direct.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Budapest to Cairo flights. 51% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £197 to £1,124. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Budapest to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £244, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Budapest to Cairo usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Cairo route, 49% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Budapest to Cairo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £290 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £326, a difference of £36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Budapest and Cairo.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 51m, compared to 7h 47m via Istanbul (IST) and 8h 15m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Budapest (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.