Journey information
Overview: Budapest to London flight
Flights from Budapest to London depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 1449 km distance in 2h 30m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1449 km |
Average flight duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Budapest to London
Cheapest price
£173
Average price
£787
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
1449 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to London will cost around £787 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £173.
Of the 75 flights that leave Budapest for London every day 11 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 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 45 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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FR 3718
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W62203
FR 3718
FR 1659
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W62201Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 £30, and a train costs an average of £287.
Distance: 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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Live departures
Budapest to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to London flights for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W62201 | 05:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h45 | 07:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 1659 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h35 | 07:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX2253 · LX318 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h00 | 11:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1343 · LH902 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h25 | 09:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1343 · LH904 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h25 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL993 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h55 | 18:25 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL991 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h50 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL995 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h05 | 19:35 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL987 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h45 | 13:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
W62221 | 05:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h50 | 08:35 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA873 | 05:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h10 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS640+ OS335 | 06:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h15 | 13:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1683 · LH2474 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h05 | 13:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LX2251 · LX332 | 08:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h20 | 13:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1335 · LH908 | 09:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h40 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1335 · LH910 | 09:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h45 | 15:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2515 | 09:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h35 | 12:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA867 | 09:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h55 | 12:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1364+ KL991 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h10 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1364+ KL995 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h25 | 19:35 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1364+ KL977 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h05 | 07:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1364+ KL979 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h00 | 08:10 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1364+ KL993 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h15 | 18:25 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LH1337 · LH910 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h35 | 15:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1337+ LH6930 | 11:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h25 | 16:40 London City Airport | 1 change | |
W62203 | 12:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h45 | 14:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1677+ LH4196 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h45 | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL981 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h25 | 08:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL977 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 18h50 | 07:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL983 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h05 | 09:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL993 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h00 | 18:25 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368+ KL991 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h55 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL995 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h10 | 19:35 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL979 | 12:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h45 | 08:10 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LH1339 · LH918 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h25 | 18:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1339 · LH916 | 13:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h25 | 17:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR3 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h30 | 12:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR31+ QR5907 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h20 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200 · QR21+ QR6009 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h25 | 10:10 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200+ QR9709 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h25 | 12:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200+ QR5943 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h30 | 06:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR111 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 32h55 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR31+ QR6282 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h25 | 10:10 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200 · QR15 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 30h05 | 19:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR19+ QR5899 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h40 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200 · QR109 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 24h15 | 14:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR329 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h10 | 05:55 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR5 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 32h10 | 21:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR19+ QR8224 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h25 | 10:10 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200 · QR1 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 27h40 | 17:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR115+ QR5868 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h05 | 09:50 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200 · QR7 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 23h35 | 13:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR155+ QR8291 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 48h30 | 14:15 London Gatwick Airport | 2 changes | |
QR200 · QR11 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h40 | 06:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR105 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h35 | 07:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
QR200 · QR41+ QR6253 | 13:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h05 | 10:50 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
LG5808 · LG4605 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h35 | 07:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LG5808 · LG4591 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h10 | 07:05 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LG5808 · LG4593 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h20 | 11:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LG5808 · LG4595 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 24h55 | 14:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LX2255+ LX466 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h50 | 18:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
LX2255 · LX338 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h20 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
W62205 | 15:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h45 | 18:40 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1679+ LH2484 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h00 | 21:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL983 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h25 | 09:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL981 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h45 | 08:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL977 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h10 | 07:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL979 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h05 | 08:10 London City Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2517 | 16:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h35 | 19:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN2826 · SN2103 | 16:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h30 | 21:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
OS636+ OS339 | 17:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h20 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1341 · LH922 | 17:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h50 | 22:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3718 | 18:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h35 | 21:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO532 · LO281 | 19:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h15 | 09:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
U28734 | 19:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h45 | 22:30 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Flights from Budapest to London
Flying to London from Budapest is simple with a wide range of flights every day of the year. The Hungarian capital is only a couple of hours from London by air, and it enjoys excellent connections thanks to airlines like easyJet and British Airways. And with departures throughout the day, it's easy to find a convenient departure time.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to London?
Airlines flying from Budapest to London include Wizz, Flybe, Ryanair and British Airways, providing a range of budget and premium ticket options for travellers. EasyJet also operates on the route, flying directly into London Gatwick all year round.
How long is the flight from Budapest to London?
The flight from Budapest to London isn't a long one, and travellers should arrive between two hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes after departure. EasyJet flights tend to last for two hours 40 minutes.
How many flights are there from Budapest to London?
There are plenty of direct flights every day to London, so finding a convenient slot should be simple. On average, there are from six to thirteen direct connections, while EasyJet typically provide a single flight, usually in the evening.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Budapest to London?
Departure airport: Flights from Budapest to the British capital all depart from Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The country's busiest airport by far, Ferenc Liszt is around 15 miles outside the city, so leave enough time to get there. Travellers can use the M3 Metro line to Kőbánya-Kispest station, then take the 200E bus to reach the terminal. Inside, there are plenty of duty-free and clothes shops, as well as bars, upscale and fast food restaurants. All passengers can benefit from two hours of free WiFi as well.
Arrival airports: Flights touch down at Gatwick, Heathrow, Southend, Stansted and Luton airports. Southend is the furthest from the city centre, although direct rail services reach Liverpool Street in under an hour. Fast rail connections link all of the capital's other airports to the centre, and National Express buses are also available. They all offer car rental facilities, while free WiFi is available for those with internet connectivity.
FAQs: Budapest to London flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Budapest to London generally leave from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 18.4 km away from Budapest city centre and London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km from London city centre.
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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and London
- 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
- 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
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