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When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Budapest based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £174.
How long is the flight from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD)?

It takes about 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD)?

Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD): British Airways, American Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Ryanair UK, Japan Airlines and Qantas Airways.
How many airports in Budapest (BUD)?

There are 1 airport(s) in Budapest (BUD): Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

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Flight Information from London to Budapest

Cheapest one-way flight price	£21
Cheapest return ticket price	£38
Off-season travel month	March
Peak season for travel	January
Flight distance	1,469.27km
Average flight time	2 hours 29 minutes
Popular airline	Air France

Flight from London to Budapest

How to Search for Cheap Flights London to Budapest

Planning a trip to beautiful Budapest? You can find the best flights London to Budapest and hotels for your visit with Trip.com.

How to buy cheap flights

To get the best deals, try searching for midweek flights London to Budapest and vary your search terms for more results. You can find good deals by considering flights early or late in the day, or adding a stop.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

According to Trip.com's data, Aug is the peak month for flights London to Budapest, when a return ticket can cost over £280. In contrast, during months such as Nov and Feb, passengers can find cheap flights London to Budapest for around £18 one way.

Other Transportation to Budapest

If you prefer to take a different form of transport from London to Budapest, there are several options.

Transportation	Duration	Price
Coach	32 hrs 15 mins	From £46 one-way
Train	19 hrs 31 mins	From £102 one-way

About Airport

Airports Providing Direct Flights

Direct flights London to Budapest depart from 4 airports in London, including Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), Luton Airport (LTN), and Stansted Airport (STN). All flights will arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).

Airports in Budapest

There is only one international airport in Budapest: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), also known as simply Budapest Airport. The airport is located 16 km from Budapest city centre.

How to get to airports in London

Travellers can reach each airport from central London by taxi, private transfer, or public transportation like trains, underground, and buses.

You can choose from the fastest and most cost-effective transport choices. For Heathrow Airport, you can take the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 mins).For Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 mins).

If you are flying from Luton Airport, you can take a train and shuttle bus from London St. Pancras (approx. 35 mins). Finally, the Stansted Express train will take you from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport in approx. 47 mins.

How to get to downtown from airports in Budapest

From Budapest Airport: you can travel by bus, shuttlebus, or taxi.

Catch the 100E bus from Terminal 2 to Budapest city centre. This will cost 900HUF (around £1.90) and the journey takes 35 mins.

An airport shuttle bus can be ordered in advance – this will take around 55 mins and cost roughly £10.

Finally, a taxi will cost around 9000HUF (around £20) and take between 25 and 60 mins, depending on traffic conditions.

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Which airlines provide the route?

Several airlines provide direct flights London to Budapest. These include easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, and Wizz Air.

Fastest Direct Flight

The fastest direct flight is from London Stansted Airport to Budapest Airport, and it takes 2 hrs 20 mins. The longest direct flight is 2 hrs 45 mins.

Cheapest Flight

The cost of flights London to Budapest varies depending on which time of the year you are travelling. The cheapest one-way flight in Jul is £79, in Aug is £100, and in Sep is £34.

In off-peak months, flights can be found for as little as £10 one way.

Earliest and Latest Flights

The earliest flights London to Budapest depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) at06:00 and arrive at Budapest Airport (BUD) at 09:20 with Ryanair. The latest flight departs from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 21:55 and arrives at Budapest Airport (BUD) at 01:25 the next day with Wizz Air.

About Budapest

Fin de siècle Budapest (or Buda to its natives) is blessed with flamboyant architecture and a picturesque location on the Danube. Here you’ll find natural hot springs, tasty Magyar cuisine, and excellent wines grown in Hungary’s lush countryside.

There’s also a darker side to the city which you might discover from the bullet holes on buildings from WWII and the 1956 uprising, as well as the poignant Shoes on the Danube memorial.

Tourist Attractions in Budapest

St Stephen’s Basilica: Built in 1850, this is the tallest building in Budapest and one of the most impressive. Visitors will love the neo-classical dome and unusual, decorative pulpit which was designed by József Kauser.

Fisherman’s Bastion: A fairy-tale castle lookout with sculpted turrets and a Disney-style silhouette, from here you’ll get the best views in Budapest. Open all year round, the balconies are free to visit while there’s a small fee for the top turrets.

Szechenyi Thermal Bath: One of the very few thermal baths in Europe, here you can relax in 18 pools fed by natural hot springs. In addition to the pools, there are saunas, massages, and spa treatments on offer. At night, the neo-classical buildings lend the baths an extra special romantic atmosphere. Not to be missed!

Popular Hotels in Budapest

Unsure where to stay? Trip.com can help you find the best hotels in Budapest.

For a luxurious experience with a historical twist, the 5-star Matild Palace Hotel is the perfect choice with a Sky Bar and the exquisite Matild Café – the first to open after World War II. Or for a stylish, comfortable hotel just a 4-mins’ walk from St Stephen’s Basilica, we recommend H2 Hotel Budapest. If you’re travelling on a budget but still want to be near the sights, why not try Ibis Budapest Castle Hill Hotel? You might even get a room with a view of the Buda Castle Hill!

Best Time to Visit Budapest

Budapest is a city of weather extremes, with temperatures regularly reaching 30 degrees in summer and plummeting to below 0 in Jan and Feb. Many people choose to visit in late Spring for reliably warm weather.

There are some events you won’t want to miss, however, such as the cherry blossom festival, which begins in early Apr, when the first blossom appears and continues for 2 weeks. The festival is accompanied by a celebration of Japanese and Hungarian traditions, such as calligraphy, dancing, and tea tasting.

If you are a wine connoisseur, the Budafok festival takes place every Sep, where visitors can sample some of the best and rarest wines in the country.