Traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
3 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Budapest and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport start from 10:40 — the first with EgyptAir. The latest departure is the 17:50 option with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from 6 services every week between BUD and CAI.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
EgyptAir runs direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the BUD - CAI route are:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from BUD to CAI, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
C$160 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start at C$289. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from BUD to CAI, book your journey 10 months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Traveling from central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport takes around 58 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BUD:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Cairo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cairo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BUD to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
As soon as you've locked in your flights from BUD to CAI, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Cairo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Cairo itinerary.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Cairo escape.