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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:15
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 00:15.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Budapest takes 2h 30m, 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.

Return flights from London to Budapest range from £94 to £237, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £94 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £144 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £115 return via Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA), compared with £142 for direct.

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 London to Budapest flights are:

• British Airways: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 84% on time
• easyJet: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£76 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 London to Budapest flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £36, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from London to Budapest may depart from 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). Flights usually arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 London to Budapest route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from London to Budapest. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £123 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £199, a difference of £76.

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

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• British Airways
• easyJet

Flying via Dortmund (DTM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 04m, compared to 4h 39m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 4h 46m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Puskás Aréna, Buda Castle, and Ferenc Deak Square. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Budapest 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

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

Yes, there are. The SkyCourt Conference Centre at Terminal 2 is a perfect place to host business meetings or other special events and is outfitted with projector and tele-conferencing equipment. Catering, welcome desk hosting and parking are just some of the services provided by Budapest Airport staff if required.

No, there are no hotels to stay at the airport. However, there are a few accommodation options in the vicinity that offer complimentary transportation to and from the airport. Among those offering this service are Airport Hotel Budapest, Budapest Airport Hotel Stacio Wellness and Conference and ibis Styles Budapest Airport.

There are short stay parking and mid stay parking options available at London Stansted Airport with orange and green zones for convenience if you’re just dropping off or picking up passengers. Long stay parking and JetParks are other options to choose from, while Blue Badge parking is reserved for disabled visitors.

Depending on how hungry you are, there are several good options to choose from, such as restaurants The Smithfield Pub & Kitchen and Oriel Grande Brasserie; bars Dubl and Hawker Bar; and takeaway options The Great British Sausage Company and Pret A Manger, while you can pick up some hot beverages from Starbucks or Costa Coffee.

Start your holiday in style and book one of the premier airport lounges in London before you depart. Offering a wide range of complimentary drinks and snacks, quiet spaces for working, runway views and comfortable waiting areas, you will find airport lounges at London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports, which you can book in advance.

To reduce your carbon footprint when you fly, sort your flights by CO2 emissions on KAYAK to find the most sustainable options. The average amount of CO2 emitted per person on a flight from London to Budapest is 734 kg. Booking a British Airways flight will reduce the CO2 emissions by 43% while a KLM flight will reduce emissions by 41%. CO2 emissions depend on the type of aircraft, cabin class, passenger load, airline rating and whether the flight is direct.