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Yes, you can fly from Budapest direct to several airports in London, so you can choose which one works best for you. You can fly to Heathrow Airport in the west of London, Stansted and Luton airports in the north of the city, or Gatwick to the south of the city. With budget airlines operating to many of these airports from Budapest Airport, it’s likely you will find yourself a good deal.

Yes, upon arrival at London airports you can skip the queues at passport control. At Heathrow, this is only possible for those that have flown with business class tickets or first class tickets. However, at Stansted Airport, you can pay around £5 to avoid the rush, whilst it’s about £10 at Gatwick Airport. This service isn’t available for flights to Luton Airport though.

Yes, if you want to stay at an airport hotel the night before your flight, you can do so at Budapest Airport. With several hotels available, such as the Ibis Styles, which is close to the terminal building, you’ll be all set for your onward journey. This is a great choice for those who have an early flight or who have travelled a long way to the airport.

From Heathrow, you can catch the Piccadilly Line for about £6, which takes about 50min. The Heathrow Express is also an option, which takes around 15min and costs approximately £25. The Gatwick Express takes 30min from Gatwick Airport and costs about £20, whilst the Stansted express costs about £20 from Stansted Airport to the centre and takes around 45min. You can get to the centre from Luton Airport on the Thameslink Railway, which costs about £14 and takes around 50min.

Among airlines operating Budapest to London 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.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• British Airways
• easyJet

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to London.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €123 return, compared with €141 via a stopover through Milan Malpensa (MXP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €10–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 13% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Budapest to London route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at €119 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €180, a difference of €61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Budapest to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to London flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 8%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, London Victoria Station, and Paddington Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:29
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 00:49.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of €123. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Budapest to London takes 2h 44m, covering 2,358 km.

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 Budapest to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €59, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

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 Budapest to London flights are:

• British Airways: 87% on time
• Ryanair: 83% on time
• Wizz Air: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Morning 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 Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 25m, compared to 4h 29m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 5h 16m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around €6:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around €7:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around €9:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around €9:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around €8:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from Budapest to London range from €83 to €190, with an average of €123 over the past 12 months. Anything below €83 counts as a good deal.