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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to London:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 12:48 am.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to London:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Budapest to London takes 2h 43m, covering 911 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to London range from $99 to $227, with an average of $147 over the past 12 months. Anything below $99 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $147 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $147 round-trip, compared to $164 via a layover through Milan Malpensa (MXP).

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Budapest to London flights are:

• British Airways: 87% on time
• Ryanair: 84% on time
• Wizz Air: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to London flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Budapest to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $59, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Budapest to London usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Budapest to London most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Budapest to London. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $147 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $214, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Budapest and London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• British Airways
• easyJet

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 32m via Zurich (ZRH) and 5h 20m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

London is 1 hour behind Budapest (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Budapest to London flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, you can fly from Budapest direct to several airports in London, so you can choose which one works best for you. You can fly to Heathrow Airport in the west of London, Stansted and Luton airports in the north of the city, or Gatwick to the south of the city. With budget airlines operating to many of these airports from Budapest Airport, it’s likely you will find yourself a good deal.

Yes, upon arrival at London airports you can skip the queues at passport control. At Heathrow, this is only possible for those that have flown with business class tickets or first class tickets. However, at Stansted Airport, you can pay around £5 to avoid the rush, whilst it’s about £10 at Gatwick Airport. This service isn’t available for flights to Luton Airport though.

Yes, if you want to stay at an airport hotel the night before your flight, you can do so at Budapest Airport. With several hotels available, such as the Ibis Styles, which is close to the terminal building, you’ll be all set for your onward journey. This is a great choice for those who have an early flight or who have travelled a long way to the airport.

From Heathrow, you can catch the Piccadilly Line for about £6, which takes about 50min. The Heathrow Express is also an option, which takes around 15min and costs approximately £25. The Gatwick Express takes 30min from Gatwick Airport and costs about £20, whilst the Stansted express costs about £20 from Stansted Airport to the centre and takes around 45min. You can get to the centre from Luton Airport on the Thameslink Railway, which costs about £14 and takes around 50min.