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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.




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Cheapest price
$391
Average price
$633
Fastest journey
3h 5m
Average duration
11h 34m
Flights per day
31
Distance
1487 km
Flights from Budapest to Edinburgh depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 1109 miles (1785 km) distance in 3h 0m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1109 miles (1785 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $836.
Distance: 1109 miles (1785 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $836 Average price | $375 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 50m Average total duration 42h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 36m Average total duration 35h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Edinburgh:
A flight is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Edinburgh costing on average $186 (€152).
A flight is $665 (€546) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Edinburgh costing on average $836 (€686).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 35h 6m.
Bus takes on average 42h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Edinburgh flights for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 1018 | 11:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h05 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1364 · KL933 | 11:25 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h45 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1364 · KL931 | 11:25 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h45 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1295 · AF1886 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h10 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA863 · BA1464 | 12:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h05 | 10:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA863 · BA1460 | 12:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h25 | 7:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA863 · BA1458 | 12:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h55 | 6:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA863 · BA1466 | 12:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h05 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA863+ BA8714 | 12:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h15 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1366 · KL923 | 2:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h15 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1366 · KL933 | 2:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA865 · BA1466 | 3:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA865 · BA1464 | 3:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h00 | 10:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS636 · OS219+ OS7213 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS636 · OS215+ OS7213 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS636 · OS217+ OS7213 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h55 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1368 · KL927 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h55 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1368 · KL925 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h50 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1368 · KL933 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h45 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1368 · KL923 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h05 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1679 · LH121 · LH964 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h35 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA867 · BA1440 | 5:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h45 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA867 · BA1466 | 5:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA867 · BA1442 | 5:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h35 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1495 · AF1686 | 6:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h55 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA869 · BA1440 | 7:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h00 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA869 · BA1442 | 7:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h50 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1370 · KL925 | 7:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h35 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1370 · KL927 | 7:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h40 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1370 · KL923 | 7:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h50 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
DY1551 · DY1354 | 9:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h45 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
LH1343 · LH960 | 5:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h10 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1683 · LH95 · LH960 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1362 · KL933 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h10 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1362 · KL931 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h10 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1362 · KL927 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h20 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1362 · KL925 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h15 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1695 · AF1686 | 6:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h30 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1695 · AF1386 | 6:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h05 | 2:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1695 · AF1486 | 6:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h20 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1695 · AF1886 | 6:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h45 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS640 · OS345 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h15 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS640+ OS203+ OS7307 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h20 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS640 · OS205+ OS7309 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h20 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS640+ OS203+ OS7309 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h20 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA871 · BA1460 | 7:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h30 | 7:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA871 · BA1452 | 7:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h10 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA871 · BA1464 | 7:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h35 | 9:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA871 · BA1466 | 7:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h50 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA871 · BA1436 | 7:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h20 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA871 · BA1438 | 7:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 27h00 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4145+ LH2524 | 9:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h20 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1335 · LH108 · LH2524 | 9:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h50 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1335 · LH962 | 9:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h25 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2251+ LX8290 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h15 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Historic spine of the Old Town linking the castle and palace, lined with closes, landmarks, performers, shops, and layered city history.
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Mashed turnips and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This classic Scottish side is a staple of traditional Edinburgh meals.
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Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels surge in festival season, dining is mid-to-high, and transit is reasonable but not especially cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Most Budapest to Edinburgh flights use the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 2A and 2B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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