Statistics on Edinburgh-Budapest flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Budapest (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Budapest from Edinburgh airport is $ 169 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 102 (in january) and $ 248 (in july), which is a saving of $ 68 or a surplus of $ 79 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $109 to $163 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Budapest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Budapest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60118 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Budapest from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 102, saving $ 68 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 169). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 248).
Flight Edinburgh-Budapest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 90 | $ 102 the cheapest | very good price |
February | $ 103 | $ 127 | good price |
March | $ 118 | $ 146 | good price |
April | $ 155 | $ 176 | fair price |
May | $ 159 | $ 178 | fair price |
June | $ 156 | $ 198 | high price |
July | $ 207 | $ 248 the most expensive | very high price |
August | $ 198 | $ 237 | high price |
September | $ 146 | $ 176 | fair price |
October | $ 138 | $ 168 | fair price |
November | $ 87 | $ 123 | good price |
December | $ 89 | $ 145 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Budapest range from $0 to $379. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $55), 2% at the maximum price (from $325 to $379). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $109 to $163 (27% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Budapest flight
There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Budapest airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Diamond Sakha Airlines and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 60118 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Budapest route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Budapest flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 39 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Budapest flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $24. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $20.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Budapest to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $21. Conversely, departing from Budapest on a sunday may cost you an additional $32.
Top prices Edinburgh-Budapest
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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Edinburgh → Budapest | 10-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 115 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 06-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 109 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 116 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 101 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 12-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 105 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 96 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 15-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 99 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 20-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 105 | layover flight with EasyJet |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 02-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 108 | direct flight with Ryanair |
Edinburgh → Budapest | 03-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 110 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Budapest to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Budapest flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Budapest, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 120 $, which is a saving of 49 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (33 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Budapest flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
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January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 76 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 80), 3 to 4 months ($ 92) |
February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 99 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 108), 3 to 4 months ($ 110), 4 to 5 months ($ 117) |
March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 119 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 128), 4 to 5 months ($ 129), 5 to 6 months ($ 136) |
April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 145 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 175), 4 to 5 months ($ 168), 6 to 7 months ($ 167) |
May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 152 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 170), 5 to 6 months ($ 172), 7 to 8 months ($ 158) |
June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 186), 6 to 7 months ($ 175), 8 to 9 months ($ 177), 9 to 10 months ($ 185) |
July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 205 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 246), 7 to 8 months ($ 217), 8 to 9 months ($ 222), 10 to 11 months ($ 233) |
August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 198 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 199), 7 to 8 months ($ 226), 8 to 9 months ($ 205), 10 to 11 months ($ 226), 11 to 12 months ($ 198) |
September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 123 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 129), 2 to 3 months ($ 142), 3 to 4 months ($ 173), 9 to 10 months ($ 166), 10 to 11 months ($ 159) |
October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 114 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 126), 2 to 3 months ($ 148), 10 to 11 months ($ 148), 11 to 12 months ($ 138) |
November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 79 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 99), 2 to 3 months ($ 90) |
December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 100 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 125), 2 to 3 months ($ 109), 3 to 4 months ($ 144) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Budapest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Edinburgh to Budapest: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
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November 2024 | $ 159 $78 to $226 | very high price | Find a flight |
December 2024 | $ 197 $115 to $353 | very high price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 133 $96 to $246 | very high price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 165 $106 to $298 | very high price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 177 $128 to $338 | high price | Find a flight |
April 2025 | $ 233 $176 to $325 | very high price | Find a flight |
May 2025 | $ 212 $171 to $299 | high price | Find a flight |
June 2025 | $ 233 $167 to $311 | high price | Find a flight |
July 2025 | $ 270 $205 to $356 | high price | Find a flight |
August 2025 | $ 249 $196 to $413 | high price | Find a flight |
September 2025 | $ 203 $138 to $276 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Budapest.