Journey information
Overview: London to Budapest flight
Flights from London to Budapest depart on average 75 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 1449 km distance in 2h 25m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1449 km |
Average flight duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Flights per day 75 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:45 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Budapest
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£1336
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Flights per day
82
Distance
1449 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Budapest will cost around £1336 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £76.
Of the 82 flights that leave London for Budapest every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1449 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £323.
Distance: 1449 km
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London to Budapest flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Budapest flights for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR9774+ QR96 · QR201 | 08:55 London Heathrow Airport | 20h20 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
W62222 | 09:20 London Gatwick Airport | 2h25 | 11:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR9650+ QR18 · QR201 | 09:50 London Heathrow Airport | 19h25 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR8362+ QR82 · QR201 | 10:15 London Heathrow Airport | 19h00 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6271+ QR30 · QR201 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 18h50 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH903 · LH1340 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR5984+ QR28 · QR201 | 10:40 London Heathrow Airport | 18h35 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6554 · QR6949+ QR201 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 18h30 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6554+ QR150 · QR201 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 18h30 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2094 · SN2825 | 11:05 London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6210+ QR194 · QR201 | 11:25 London Heathrow Airport | 17h50 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6861 · QR6949+ QR201 | 11:25 London Heathrow Airport | 17h50 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6272+ QR30 · QR201 | 11:25 London Heathrow Airport | 17h50 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX319+ LX2258 | 12:05 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 18:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2516 | 12:30 London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 15:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX333+ LX2258 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 18:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL988+ KL1369 | 13:45 London City Airport | 25h25 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL988+ KL1371 | 13:45 London City Airport | 8h25 | 22:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL988+ KL1363 | 13:45 London City Airport | 20h30 | 10:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL988 · KL1367 | 13:45 London City Airport | 22h35 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR5942+ QR201 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 15h25 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA868 | 13:55 London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 16:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR328 · QR201 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 15h10 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
W62204 | 15:25 London Luton Airport | 2h30 | 17:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR110 · QR201 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3717 | 15:45 London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 18:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR108 · QR201 | 16:00 London Heathrow Airport | 13h15 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH911 · LH1342 | 16:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 22:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
U28733 | 16:40 London Gatwick Airport | 2h25 | 19:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX325 · LX2252 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 21:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH6931+ LH1342 | 17:15 London City Airport | 5h05 | 22:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH915 · LH1342 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 22:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LX465+ LX2252 | 17:40 London City Airport | 4h05 | 21:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
SN2096 · SN2829 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 22:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO535 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 16h50 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO533 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 08:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
W62206 | 19:20 London Luton Airport | 2h30 | 21:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA872 | 19:25 London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 22:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2518 | 19:35 London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 22:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL996 · KL1367 | 20:05 London City Airport | 16h15 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL996+ KL1371 | 20:05 London City Airport | 2h05 | 22:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL996+ KL1363 | 20:05 London City Airport | 14h10 | 10:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL996+ KL1369 | 20:05 London City Airport | 19h05 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
6E02 · 6E17+ 6E4199 | 21:30 London Heathrow Airport | 44h40 | 18:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
6E02+ 6E4274 · 6E4199 | 21:30 London Heathrow Airport | 44h40 | 18:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
6E02 · 6E17+ 6E4201 | 21:30 London Heathrow Airport | 38h35 | 12:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
LX345 · LX2254 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 13:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3592 | 06:10 London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 08:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U28733 | 06:15 London Gatwick Airport | 2h25 | 08:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH921 · LH1338 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO531 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 12h10 | 18:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO535 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO537 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h40 | 16:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR9787+ QR156 · QR199 | 06:35 London Gatwick Airport | 29h30 | 12:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4203+ LH1676 | 06:35 London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 11:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH923 · LH1338 | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 12:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2487 · LH1676 | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 11:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL978 · KL1367 | 07:45 London City Airport | 4h35 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL978+ KL1369 | 07:45 London City Airport | 7h25 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL978+ KL1371 | 07:45 London City Airport | 14h25 | 22:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
BA866 | 07:50 London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 10:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR6 · QR199 | 08:05 London Heathrow Airport | 28h00 | 12:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
W62202 | 08:30 London Luton Airport | 2h30 | 11:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR10 · QR199 | 08:35 London Heathrow Airport | 27h30 | 12:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL980+ KL1369 | 08:40 London City Airport | 6h30 | 15:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
KL980+ KL1371 | 08:40 London City Airport | 13h30 | 22:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
QR112 · QR199 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 27h25 | 12:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
LH4193+ LH1678 | 08:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 15:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from London to Budapest
Flights depart from London to Budapest every day, and with morning and evening departure times there should be a convenient option for every traveller. And with a choice of airlines like easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways, there's plenty of choice when it comes to tickets as well.
Which airlines fly from London to Budapest?
Airlines operating direct services on the London to Budapest route include British Airways, Ryanair, Flybe, and Wizz Air, while indirect flights can be booked with companies like Vueling or Brussels Air. EasyJet is a major operator as well, offering departures all year round.
How long is the flight from London to Budapest?
Flight times will vary slightly, but should be no longer than two hours and 35 minutes, and can be as short as two hours and 25 minutes. For example, easyJet flights from Gatwick tend to take two hours and 30 minutes.
How many flights are there from London to Budapest?
There are flights to Budapest from London every day of the year, although frequencies vary. Generally, you can expect a choice of 9-14 flights whenever you fly. EasyJet provide one to three flights from London Gatwick, generally leaving in the morning.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Budapest?
Departure airports: Flights from London to Budapest depart from Gatwick (LGA), Southend-on-Sea (SEN), Heathrow (LHR) and Stansted (SEN). Travellers can easily reach all 4 airports via high-speed train connections. Southend is furthest away, but it's still less than an hour from central London. Buses to Gatwick, Heathrow and Stanstead are available from National Express. and leave from London Victoria Station. All of the departure airports offer shopping arcades inside the terminal, along with bars, cafes and restaurants, facilities for parents, and money exchange. They also provide free WiFi, between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the airport.
Arrival airport: All flights arrive at Budapest's Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). The airport is around 15 miles outside the centre of town, but getting into Budapest is fairly simple. Just take the 200E bus from outside the terminal to Kőbánya-Kispest station and take the M3 line. Taxis can be hailed outside the terminal, while car rental outlets are another option. If you need to arrange anything, free WiFi is available for up to two hours for all visitors.
FAQs: London to Budapest flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Budapest by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from London to Budapest generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 18.4 km from Budapest city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Budapest
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in SkyCourt, including duty-free and fashion stores.
- Parking available at Terminal Parking, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the SkyCourt Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2B, open daily.
- Bus 100E
- Bus 200E
- Train
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