Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Budapest.
Flights from BUD to LGW start from 10:40 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 21:35 with easyJet. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BUD to LGW flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that operates BUD to LGW flights, with 76.47% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUD and LGW:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 545 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,642. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BUD to LGW.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BUD to LGW.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights leaving from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BUD:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LGW:
Travel at your own pace with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and discover more of London and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to LGW sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.