Cheap Flights from Budapest to Edinburgh

Flight Information

Flights from Budapest to Edinburgh leave from Budapest Airport (BUD) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in the United Kingdom. There is one non-stop flight provided by Jet2. Connecting flights are scheduled by Lufthansa, KLM, and other airlines. Cheap flights from Budapest to Edinburgh are also available year-round.

You should arrive at the airport about two hours prior to any flights from Budapest to Edinburgh for check-in and to go through security. Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility and you can exchange currency at the Interchange counters. Pick up any last-minute or specialty items at Heinemann duty-free shop or delight the kids at Living Toys.

Edinburgh Airportt, you can shop at Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Luggage Point, Rolling Luggage, Kurt Geiger, Scottish Fine Gifts, Next, and more. If you’re looking for a taste of Scotland, try Wetherspoons, The Sir Walter Scott, or The Gathering Restaurant. Japanese fare can be found at Yo! and Flutes and Tails is a champagne bar within the airport. For coffee lovers, there is Starbucks and Caffè Nero. Your sweet tooth will be tamed at Krispy Kreme and other cafes.

The Weather in Edinburgh

During July, the average temperature in Edinburgh is 15 °C. The coldest month of the year is January, when temperatures can average 3 °C. December, January, and February are the wettest months; bring an umbrella if travelling at this time of the year.

The transition from Budapest to Edinburgh is likely to bring you a cooler climate. During July, for example, the average temperature in Budapest is 21 °C, so going from Budapest to Edinburgh might require packing a sweater or light jacket. Winter might be warmer in Edinburgh, however, as average temperatures in Budapest during January might average less than 0 °C. May, August, and September are the rainiest months of the year in Budapest.

Essential Tips for Flying into Edinburgh

Edinburgh is fewer than 8 miles from the airport. You'll be able to travel by tram into the Edinburgh city centre. Stops are available for Murrayfield Stadium, Haymarket, Edinburgh Park, Gyle Centre, Balgreen, near the Edinburgh Zoo, and more.

Buses depart outside the main entrance; the Airlink 100 is an express bus that runs from the airport and goes to Waverly Bridge. Tickets can be purchased in advance. There are taxis available in a choice of sizes. Car hire companies are located in one area near the multi-story car parking on the ground floor.

What to Do in Edinburgh

If you travel from Budapest to Edinburgh during August, you might encounter the Fringe Festival, a celebration of opera, theatre, and music. Travellers arrive from all over to attend; book your cheap flights from Budapest to Edinburgh well in advance if you’re travelling during this time of the year. There are many places for eating and drinking after you have arrived in Edinburgh.

You might also want to tour Edinburgh Castle while visiting the city; cheap flights from Budapest to Edinburgh leave you with cash for touring. Visit Skyscanner for travel hints and for the best ways to enjoy Edinburgh.