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Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Budapest.

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Budapest:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $271 round-trip via Zurich (ZRH), compared to $373 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$62 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 Cairo to Budapest most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

On the Cairo to Budapest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $334 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $421: a $87 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Budapest 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 Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Keleti railway station and Ferenc Deak Square. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 pm and lands at 3:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:35 pm and lands at 4:57 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $374. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $248 to $1,260. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 27m via Istanbul (IST) and 7h 39m 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.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Klass Wagen
· GREEN MOTION
· Dryyve
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Budapest range from $327 to $476, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.