Are there direct flights from London to Budapest?

Yes, direct flights are available from London to Budapest. Historically, approximately 38.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experienced two stopovers across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from London to Budapest?

A direct flight from London to Budapest typically takes 2 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 1491 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 8 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from London to Budapest come up?

Cheap flights from London to Budapest are a frequent occurrence. This route is considered to have a high availability of affordable fares. Travelers can often find good deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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London to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Budapest

Most itineraries for flights from London to Budapest connect at least once, with only 38.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from London to Budapest are available, you'll often find yourself with at least one stop on your journey.

If you are looking for cheap flights from London to Budapest, fares typically range from $79–$334, with a median of $145. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 27% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices.

To find the cheapest time to fly from London to Budapest, consider traveling in January, when the median fare is just $49. Other affordable months include April, with a median fare of $95, and November, where the median fare is $96. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from London to Budapest takes 2h 35m for non-stop flights. However, since most itineraries include connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to 9h 0m. This difference is important to consider when planning your travel time.

The distance between London and Budapest is 1491 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the availability of frequent flights, though many still involve connections.

How much is a round trip from London to Budapest

Regular price: £96 - £275

Prices for flights from London to Budapest are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AED96-AED275. The current lowest deal is AED47 with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 17.

now £47

Low £96

High £275

The cheapest time to fly from London to Budapest

The cheapest month to fly from London to Budapest is January, with a median price of 50 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 454 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £50

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £454

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Direct flights from London to Budapest

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from London to Budapest

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Budapest

London (LTN) - Budapest (BUD)

Jet2.com

£266

£129

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Budapest

London (STN) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£312

£146

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Budapest

London (STN) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£405

£108

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Budapest

London (STN) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£383

£113

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Budapest

London (LGW) - Budapest (BUD)

Norwegian Air Sweden

£219

£116

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Budapest

London (STN) - Budapest (BUD)

Ryanair

£319

£107

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Budapest

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

£405 → £108

73%

5 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 12

£383 → £113

70%

1 night

Aug 18 - Aug 19

£363 → £97

73%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

£376 → £119

68%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Budapest

London - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Budapest are near the typical level of $145.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $50

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from London to Budapest, with a median price of $50.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 35m

Direct flights from London to Budapest typically take 2h 35m, while connecting flights average 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 38.1% of recent flights from London to Budapest are direct, with connecting options dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline offering direct flights from London to Budapest.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Budapest are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport offers a convenient option for flights from London to Budapest.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£46

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~£46

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport is a major international hub with significantly more long-haul and global connections than Budapest.

📍 ~215 km from Budapest (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~£51

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Budapest has been 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $180. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $251. For those booking 60+ days out, the average price was even higher, at $311, across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Budapest was considered to be $79 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $145. Fares at the 75th percentile were around $334, indicating higher prices.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Budapest, with a median price of $49. Other historically affordable months include April, with a median price of $95, and November, with a median price of $96. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $145.

London to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Budapest

How much is a round trip from London to Budapest

Regular price: £96 - £275

Prices for flights from London to Budapest are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AED96-AED275. The current lowest deal is AED47 with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 17.

now £47

Low £96

High £275

The cheapest time to fly from London to Budapest

January

Cheapest

Flights from £50

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £454

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec