Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London.
London is 1 hour behind Budapest, where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 82 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from BUD to LHR is with Ryanair at 21:50. Go for the first departure with Ryanair at 05:45 if you want to get going early.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from BUD to London. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You can fly directly to London departing from BUD. Touch down at one of these airports following your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
There's a range of carriers operating direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London, such as:
We make it simple to find a flight from BUD to London with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a passport from Hungary and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the duration of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London.
Travelling from central Budapest to BUD takes about 58 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BUD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London
R 419 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London. Return flights start at R 944. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 5 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUD to London.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Book a hotel near LHR if you're taking a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After your flight from BUD to London, settle in at a hotel close to LGW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to London, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BUD to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London, explore our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your London must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in London and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London.