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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Flights from Budapest to Edinburgh depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 1785 km distance in 3h 0m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1785 km |
Average flight duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
First flight 5:10 |
Last flight 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£337
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Flights per day
40
Distance
1785 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Edinburgh will cost around £337 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £122.
Of the 40 flights that leave Budapest for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1785 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 7891
D83551 · D83502
OS636 · OS345
OS632 · OS345
EW789 · EW362
FR 7891
OS636 · OS345
EW789 · EW362
LX2255+
LX8290
BA867 · BA1466Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £616.
Distance: 1785 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£126 Average Price Cheapest | £137 Average Price | £616 Average Price |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 50m Average total duration 42h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 36m Average total duration 35h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Edinburgh flights for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA867 · BA1466 | 17:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h50 | 23:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA867 · BA1464 | 17:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h00 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL933 | 17:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h45 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL927 | 17:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h55 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368+ KL923 | 17:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h05 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
D84488 · D84463 | 17:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h20 | 14:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1495 · AF1686 | 18:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h55 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1495+ AF1486 | 18:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h45 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1495+ AF1386 | 18:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h45 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX2259+ LX8292 | 20:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h45 | 8:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
D83553 · D83502 | 22:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h45 | 14:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
LH1683 · LH95 · LH960 | 6:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1683 · LH960+ LH4259 | 6:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2830 · SN2063 | 6:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS640 · OS203+ OS7309 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h10 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS640 · OS203+ OS7307 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h20 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS640 · OS205+ OS7309 | 6:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h10 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA871 · BA1456 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h45 | 18:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA871 · BA1446 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA871 · BA1458 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h30 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA871 · BA1448 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h05 | 14:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA871 · BA1452 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h25 | 15:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA871+ BA8712 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h25 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA871+ BA8706 | 7:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h55 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
EW789 · EW362 | 9:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h55 | 13:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1685 · LH103 · LH962 | 9:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h45 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1685 · LH2524 | 9:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h20 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS632 · OS345 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h25 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS632 · OS211+ OS7309 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h40 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1337 · LH962 | 11:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863 · BA1460 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h40 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863 · BA1458 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h45 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863 · BA1464 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h55 | 21:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863 · BA1456 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h00 | 18:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863 · BA1466 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h50 | 22:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863+ BA8712 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h40 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863+ BA8710 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h20 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA863+ BA8714 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h10 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA865 · BA1464 | 14:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h40 | 21:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA865 · BA1466 | 14:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h35 | 22:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA865 · BA1460 | 14:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h25 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA865+ BA8714 | 14:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h55 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
D83551 · D83502 | 14:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 25h05 | 14:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX2255+ LX8290 | 14:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h05 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS636 · OS345 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h30 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS636 · OS215+ OS7213 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS636 · OS217+ OS7213 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS636 · OS219+ OS7213 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Edinburgh flights use the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 2A and 2B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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