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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Budapest flights:

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

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

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

• Wizz Air
• easyJet

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $200 round-trip and layover options via Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) at $203.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London Gatwick Airport to Budapest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $166 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $245: a $79 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Budapest route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Budapest flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Keleti railway station and Ferenc Deak Square. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:17 am
• Latest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 7:42 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $201. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest takes 2h 32m, covering 909 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $54, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 6h 53m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 29m via Dublin (DUB).

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

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Klass Wagen
· GREEN MOTION
· Dryyve
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest range from $144 to $284, with an average of $201 over the past 12 months. Anything below $144 counts as a good deal.