Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London is 2 hours 30 minutes.
London is one hour behind Budapest, where Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located. London runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
With 26 flights a week between the two airports, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from BUD to LHR is with British Airways at 21:10.
To avoid rushing for your BUD to London flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Book a direct Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London ticket and get to your destination faster. BUD offers nonstop flights to these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London. Some of the most popular are:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from BUD to London. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Budapest, BUD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BUD land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London flight is £15. The cheapest price for a return flight is £31. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BUD to London.
The best month for landing cheap Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
For the best deal, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from BUD to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of London. After your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your BUD to London flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Step off your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London and go straight to your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central London is around 56 kms (35 miles) from London Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can get you there in about 45 minutes.
Choose a hotel close to STN and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late BUD to London flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays are all about convenience:
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London is a good time to book your ride from STN. You're more likely to get a better rate or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London. To escape the crowds, visit London in January.
Book a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are top sights which should feature on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the northwest, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 161 kms (100 miles) northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.