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 $41 (€33) 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 900 miles (1449 km) distance in 2h 25m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 900 miles (1449 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
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
$189
Average price
$571
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Flights per day
64
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Budapest will cost around $571 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
Of the 64 flights that leave London for Budapest onFri, Nov 28, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct flights cover the 1449 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the longest 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 €33. 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 bus 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €350.
Distance: 900 miles (1449 km)
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4.3 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Budapest flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Budapest flights for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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LH921 · LH1338 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h10 | 12:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO531 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h10 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO535 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO537 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h40 | 4:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2485 · LH1676 | 6:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 11:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH923 · LH1338 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 12:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4205+ LH1676 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 11:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL978 · KL1367 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 4h35 | 12:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL978+ KL1369 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 7h25 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL978+ KL1371 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 14h25 | 10:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1658 | 8:10 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 10:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH925 · LH1338 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 12:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W62202 | 8:30 AM London Luton Airport | 2h30 | 11:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL980+ KL1369 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 6h30 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL980+ KL1371 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 13h30 | 10:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4193+ LH1678 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 3:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL982+ KL1371 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 12h50 | 10:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W62222 | 9:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h25 | 11:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL982+ KL1369 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 5h50 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984+ KL1369 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 5h10 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984+ KL1371 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 12h10 | 10:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO531 | 10:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h05 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO537 | 10:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 4:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2094 · SN2825 | 11:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 4:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2473 · LH1678 | 11:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h05 | 3:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX319 · LX2258 | 12:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 6:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9465 · EW9784 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 6:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX457+ LX2258 | 1:30 PM London City Airport | 4h35 | 6:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX333 · LX2258 | 1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h20 | 6:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA868 | 1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 4:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EW9461 · EW9784 | 1:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 6:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3592 | 3:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 5:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28733 | 4:30 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2h25 | 6:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH911 · LH1342 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 10:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL990+ KL1367 | 5:05 PM London City Airport | 19h15 | 12:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL990+ KL1363 | 5:05 PM London City Airport | 17h10 | 10:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL990+ KL1371 | 5:05 PM London City Airport | 5h05 | 10:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX325+ LX2252 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 9:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6931+ LH1342 | 5:15 PM London City Airport | 5h00 | 10:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2516 | 5:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 7:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH915 · LH1342 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 10:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX465+ LX2252 | 5:40 PM London City Airport | 4h05 | 9:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2096 · SN2829 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 10:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL992+ KL1371 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 4h20 | 10:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL992+ KL1363 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 16h25 | 10:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL992 · KL1367 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 18h30 | 12:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5659+ LH1342 | 6:15 PM London City Airport | 4h00 | 10:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO280 · LO535 | 6:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h50 | 11:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO280 · LO533 | 6:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 8:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL994 · KL1367 | 6:55 PM London City Airport | 17h25 | 12:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL994+ KL1363 | 6:55 PM London City Airport | 15h20 | 10:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W62206 | 7:20 PM London Luton Airport | 2h30 | 9:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA872 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h35 | 10:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL996 · KL1367 | 8:05 PM London City Airport | 16h15 | 12:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL996+ KL1363 | 8:05 PM London City Airport | 14h10 | 10:15 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL996+ KL1369 | 8:05 PM London City Airport | 19h05 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
6E02+ 6E4274 · 6E4199 | 9:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 45h00 | 6:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
6E02 · 6E17+ 6E4199 | 9:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 45h00 | 6:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
6E02 · 6E17+ 6E4201 | 9:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 38h55 | 12:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: London to Budapest Flight
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.
- Sziget Festival, one of Europe's largest music and cultural festivals held on Óbuda Island
- Budapest Wine Festival, a celebration of Hungarian wines featuring tastings and local cuisine
- Budapest Christmas Market, a traditional market offering crafts, food, and festive activities during the holiday season
- Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, an exciting motorsport event held at the Hungaroring attracting fans from around the world.
- Easter, beautiful spring weather and traditional celebrations
- Labour Day, a public holiday with various local festivities
- National Day, commemorating the founding of Hungary with patriotic events
- All Saints' Day, a time for remembrance and reflection in serene surroundings.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from London to 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, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
- 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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