Cairo to Budapest (CAI–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CAI–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: ET, LO, SM | 4 | 738 | 3h20 | – | Star Alliance | ET, LO, SM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Budapest.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Hungary. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Hungarian consulate or VFS visa center before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure with at least two blank pages. Travel insurance with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR is mandatory.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
CAI–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to BUD
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CAI to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to BUD is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,188 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.