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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Budapest? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Budapest.£36 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.
Budapest.£38 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Wed, 6 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £38, select.
Budapest.£40 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £40, select.
Budapest.£40 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £40, select.
Budapest.£40 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Wed, 6 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £40, select.
Budapest.£42 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £42, select.
Budapest.£45 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Luton on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from Budapest on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £45, select.
Budapest.£48 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £48, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from £64
Mar
from £40
Apr
from £36
May
from £40
Jun
from £50
Jul
from £69
Aug
from £97
Sep
from £55
Oct
from £50
Nov
from £55
Dec
from £52
Jan
from £45

Direct flights from London to Budapest

London to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

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London to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£36
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week179

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Finding cheap flights from London to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Budapest is £36. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from London to Budapest.
British Airways, American Airlines and Wizz Air fly direct from London to Budapest.
As of February 2026, there are 358 flights per week flying from London to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Budapest is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Budapest Airport on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Budapest is Ryanair .

Travelling from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know

  • When looking for your flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's main terminals.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
  • Budapest is one hour ahead of London. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
  • With 26 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:20am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LHR to BUD is with British Airways at 9:45pm.
  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to BUD.
  • Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) operate from here.
  • British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport departing from LHR.
  • British Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LHR to BUD.
  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
  • LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
  • Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • You can book a direct London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
  • Wizz Air has direct flights from London to BUD leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
  • Wizz Air is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to BUD.
  • Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, easyJet leads in on-time performance.
  • LGW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to BUD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
  • 70% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
  • Fly out of STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to BUD plane tickets.
  • Most passengers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from STN to BUD.
  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
  • STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
  • Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
  • The on-time performance record of STN is 65%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.

About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Budapest. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • £18 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Return flights start from £36. These fares may change depending on demand.
  • To snag cheap flights from London to BUD, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
  • April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from London to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). June is when most people travel to Budapest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in January.
  • Before locking in your London to BUD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
  • Search for cheap tickets from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC.

More about Budapest

  • Once you've booked your flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Budapest:
  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Fisherman's Bastion, River Danube and Hungarian Parliament Building are major attractions which should feature on any good Budapest itinerary.

Explore more of Hungary

  • Budapest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Hungary you should also see. About 177 kms (110 miles) east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
  • Around 137 kms (85 miles) northeast of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience major highlights starting with Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.

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