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Only Egyptair operates flights between Budapest and Cairo.

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

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $362 round-trip via Vienna Intl (VIE), compared to $416 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 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.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Budapest to Cairo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $459, a difference of $88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 50% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square and City Stars. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:30 pm and lands at 6:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 7:10 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $413. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Cairo takes 3h 10m, 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.

One-way fares from Budapest to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $221, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Budapest to Cairo flights. 50% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 8h 09m via Istanbul (IST) and 8h 48m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Cairo range from $345 to $488, with an average of $413 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.