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London Budapest

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Sat, 18 May LTN - BUD

Mon, 20 May BUD - LTN

£65 £61

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Mon, 24 Jun LTN - BUD

£16

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Tue, 07 May LTN - BUD

Tue, 07 May BUD - LTN

£47 £46

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Mon, 29 Apr LTN - BUD

Tue, 30 Apr BUD - LTN

£54 £51

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Wed, 08 May LTN - BUD

Thu, 09 May BUD - LTN

£52 £49

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Tue, 14 May LTN - BUD

Thu, 16 May BUD - LTN

£53 £49

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

66% Trains in Budapest are 66% cheaper than in London.

London £2.85

Budapest £0.97

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

54% A meal in Budapest is 54% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £19

Budapest £8.66

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

40% A taxi fare in Budapest is 40% cheaper than in London.

London £4

Budapest £2.38

Coffee Regular cappuccino

49% Coffee in Budapest is 49% cheaper than in London.

London £3.6

Budapest £1.82

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 467.4 HUF

1 HUF = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on 25 April 2024

Distance: 900 miles

London airports

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Budapest airports

Ferihegy (BUD) How far from city centre: 11 miles

Travelling to and from the airports

Flights from London

London attracts millions of visitors annually and is served by five main airports that - alongside other smaller airports in the city - make one of the busiest airport networks in the world. Each airport is strategically situated around the city to serve the different areas and surrounding regions. London to Budapest flights could leave from any of the five major airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City. The largest is Heathrow with five terminals. Gatwick is the second busiest. Luton and Stansted are served mainly by no-frills airlines and London City is the smallest and primarily used by business travellers.

Travel to London airport

Each of London's five major airports operate flights from London to Budapest. Trains run to each of the airports from the city centre. For Heathrow, you can take the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station (15-20 minutes) or the Piccadilly Line from the centre (about 40 minutes). For Gatwick Airport, take either the Gatwick Express or Thameslink train services from London Victoria. Passengers heading to Luton can take the train from St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway station (about 35 minutes) and catch a shuttle bus for the final leg of the journey (10 minutes). For Stansted take the direct train from Liverpool Street station. London City Airport is in the city centre on the DLR.

Arriving in Budapest

Budapest is a mesmerising blend of old-fashioned elegance and forward thinking culture. Visitors will be spellbound by the neo-Renaissance architecture of the Opera House, the romantic Danube River and the charming historic quarter. On the Pest waterfront you can visit the imposing Hungarian Parliament before crossing the iconic Chain Bridge to visit the Royal Palace, Castle Hill and the Fisherman's Bastion. No visit to Budapest could be considered complete without experiencing the neoclassical Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool which is one of the biggest spas in Europe, built in 1913. The city is filled with trendy and fun restaurant and bar options in which to while away an evening.

Travelling to the city centre

London to Budapest flights arrive into Budapest Airport, located about 14 miles from the city centre. If you plan to drive, there is a high-speed motorway that connects the airport to the city. By public transport, you can take the miniBUD airport shuttle bus which runs to and from the airport. The airport is also served by the 200E bus service, which runs between Terminal 2 and the K?bánya-Kispest metro terminal and connects with the metro line M3. There is also a train station in nearby Ferihegy, connected to the airport by the 200E bus service. From there you can get the train to Nyugati train station, one of Budapest's main railway stations.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Budapest

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Hungary. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from London to Budapest at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £16 for the route London - Budapest. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is Budapest more expensive than London to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Budapest costs an average of 2.38 GBP pounds, 40% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 66% less in Budapest: 0.97 GBP pounds against 2.85 GBP pounds in London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 8.66 GBP euros in Budapest, 54% less than the 19.00 GBP euros in London. The price of a coffee is approximately 49% cheaper in Budapest, with an average of 1.82 GBP euros, while in London the coffee costs 3.60 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from London to Budapest?

The most popular months to book from London to Budapest are May, June and April.

When would be the best time to travel from London to Budapest?

The best time of the year to visit Budapest from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Budapest from London in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and April. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, November and October are the months with fewer searches for London - Budapest.

What is the duration of a flight from London to Budapest?

Flight duration from London to Budapest is around 02:28 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,473 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in Budapest compared to London?

The average temperature in London is 29.01 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,Budapest's temperatures reach 33.95 during the hot season, with 6.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -9.36 degrees in Budapest, compared to the -3.09 average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Budapest have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from London to Budapest?

The main route from London to Budapest is: Heathrow (LHR) to Ferihegy (BUD). The following airlines fly this route:

British Airways.
Iberia.
American Airlines.
You can also find London - Budapest flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Ferihegy (BUD) which are flown by the following airline(s): Wizz Air.
Easyjet.

The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Budapest are: