Travelling from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
London has many airports where you can jet off on adventures. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Budapest is 1 hour ahead of London. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 78 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to BUD is the 05:55 Ryanair option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:40 with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BUD, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can book a direct flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with British Airways. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from London to BUD that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and BUD include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
When departing from LGW, you can pick from numerous airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Cruise through the skies on a direct flight from London to BUD with one of these options:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
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About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
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Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to the centre of Budapest is about 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 58 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
For a one-way ticket from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, R 494 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 908. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to BUD when you book 4 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
January is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from London to BUD.
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The best time to fly from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Budapest in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from London to BUD in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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