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Getting from Budapest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airport shuttle bus 100E. Best value: Public bus 200E with metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | Ft 2,200; single ticket; HUF 2,200 (~USD 6) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to city center | |
45-60 min | transfer ticket; HUF 450–530 (~USD 1.20–1.50) | every 7–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | Ft 9,000 – Ft 12,000; fixed zone fare; HUF 9,000–12,000 (~USD 25–33) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | Ft 7,000 – Ft 11,000; varies by demand; HUF 7,000–11,000 (~USD 19–30) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | Ft 6,000 – Ft 9,000; shared shuttle; HUF 6,000–9,000 (~USD 16–25) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | door-to-door shared ride | |
25-40 min | Ft 15,000 – Ft 25,000; pre-booked; HUF 15,000–25,000 (~USD 41–69) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
25-45 min | Ft 10,000 – Ft 25,000; per day; HUF 10,000–25,000 (~USD 27–69) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in HUF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The 100E bus requires a special airport shuttle ticket, not valid with standard BKK passes.
- The 200E bus connects to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (M3 line) for onward travel to the center.
- Official airport taxis operate on a fixed zone-based fare system.
- Night bus 900 replaces the 200E service between approximately 23:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Budapest
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Saturday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Budapest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | 0°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 21°C | 11°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 29°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 18°C |
| September | 23°C | 14°C |
| October | 16°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 4°C | 0°C |
14 day forecast
Budapest travel tips
Get an extraordinary experience in a mobile sauna in Budapest
The M1 line is the oldest of the four lines of the Budapest Metro opened in 1896. Small old wagons operate on this line and stop every half a minute.
Nightlife in Budapest starts after midnight
If you plan to dance, drink, and have some fun, head to the ruin pubs and clubs after midnight. The craziest parties start in local venues after 01:00 and last until the morning. Drink responsibly!
Relax at the Philosophical garden in Budapest, decorated with eight bronze sculptures
On Gellert Hill, there is a very unusual and peaceful place — the Philosophical Garden. The entrance is free. Eight bronze figures of great thinkers, prophets, and philosophers are installed on the garden's territory: Akhenaten, Abraham, Buddha, Jesus, Mahatma Gandhi, Lao Tzu, Francis Diaz, and Darum. It is a great place for a stroll and reflection.
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