Cairo to Budapest (CAI–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: ET, LO, SM | 4 | 32N | 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 ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,188 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.