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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 and lands at 15:32
• Latest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 16:52.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

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

A direct flight from Cairo to Budapest takes 3h 22m, 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 Cairo to Budapest range from £243 to £356, with an average of £280 over the past 12 months. Anything below £243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £280 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 £186 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with £279 for direct.

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 Air Cairo and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Budapest 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 £226 to £833. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Budapest are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £152.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

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

• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cairo to Budapest. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £251 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £290, a difference of £39.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Budapest.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 48m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 7h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Budapest is 1 hour behind Cairo (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna, and Buda Castle. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Budapest flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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.