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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $127 (€104) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 20:45. The fastest flight covers the 914 miles (1471 km) distance in 2h 25m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 914 miles (1471 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€104) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Cheapest price
$196
Average price
$511
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Flights per day
45
Distance
1471 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest will cost around $511 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.
Of the 45 flights that leave London Heathrow Airport for Budapest onFri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1471 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 2 h 35 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.
BA868
BA870
LO286 · LO531
LO286 · LO533
SN2096 · SN2829
BA870
BA862
BA864
BA868
BA866Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 914 miles (1471 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $152 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 0m Average total duration 25h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest costing on average $195 (€159).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Budapest flights for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX345+ LX2254 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 1:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS340 · OS631 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h35 | 10:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS340 · OS635 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4233+ LH1338 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO537 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h25 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO533 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h35 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO531 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2483 · LH1676 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2485 · LH1676 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH923 · LH1338 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA862 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 11:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR6 · QR199 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 28h25 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2471 · LH1678 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS332 · OS635 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR120 · QR199 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 27h20 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO533 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 21h45 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO535 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 24h50 | 12:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO537 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK502 · SK761 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 7:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO531 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h25 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA864 | 10:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 2:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2473 · LH1678 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2094 · SN2825 | 11:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 5:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4227+ LH1340 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 6:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX319+ LX2258 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 7:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9465 · EW9784 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 7:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA866 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX333 · LX2258 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 7:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW2463 · EW2784 | 2:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW7463 · EW7782 | 2:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h00 | 7:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA868 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR4 · QR199 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h45 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8 · QR199 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h50 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2477 · LH1682 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR108 · QR199 | 5:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h50 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH915 · LH1342 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 11:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2479 · LH1682 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2096 · SN2829 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 11:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO280 · LO533 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h55 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO280 · LO535 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h00 | 12:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO280 · LO537 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h45 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO280 · LO539 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 26h20 | 9:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR12 · QR199 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h25 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA870 | 9:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 1:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR16 · QR199 | 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h55 | 1:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
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A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, framed by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art. It is one of the city’s most photographed public spaces.
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A rich Hungarian goulash soup with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A spicy river fish soup made with paprika, carp or mixed freshwater fish. It is especially associated with Hungary’s river regions and widely enjoyed in Budapest.
Tender chicken cooked in a paprika sauce, usually finished with sour cream and often served with nokedli. It is a classic Hungarian home-style meal.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for traditional Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes in a warm, classic setting.
A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant offering refined modern Hungarian cuisine with excellent service and an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
A popular central Budapest restaurant specializing in goulash, stews, and hearty Hungarian comfort food in a lively casual atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Public transport and casual dining are cheap; hotels in peak season cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars, cafés, and by hotel staff.
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.

Most London Heathrow Airport to Budapest flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Budapest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow 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 for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick 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 for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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.
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