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£38+ Cheap flights to Budapest

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18 Sep — 25 Sep1
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Flights to Budapest in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Budapest

Wed 16/911:05 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 23/908:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 19/8£80
Tue 15/919:55 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 21/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 19/8£80
Tue 8/919:00 -
1 stop11h 25m
Sat 12/921:55 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 19/8£80
Sun 4/1008:20 -
1 stop6h 25m
Sat 10/1008:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 19/8£80
Mon 14/920:35 -
1 stop10h 15m
Tue 15/914:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 19/8£80
Sat 3/1011:10 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 5/1008:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 19/8£81
Tue 1/908:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Tue 8/921:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 17/8£81
Wed 9/912:15 -
1 stop10h 30m
Sat 12/921:55 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 19/8£81
Tue 15/911:10 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 23/911:00 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 19/8£82
Wed 2/908:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Fri 11/919:40 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 17/8£82
Sun 6/906:05 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 9/915:40 -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 19/8£82
Tue 15/911:10 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Tue 22/914:55 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 18/8£82

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Return from

£80

One-way from

£38

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£171

Good round-trip deal

£97 or less

Good one-way deal

£55 or less
Wizz Air
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  • 16/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • London to Budapest
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  • 2/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • London to Budapest
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LTN London Luton - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LTNBUD

London Luton

Tue 8/9

19:55-23:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 12/9

17:30-19:15

Nonstop2h 45m

£84

LondonBudapest

LGW London Gatwick - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Sat 3/10

11:10-14:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 4/10

08:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£88

LondonBudapest

LGW London Gatwick - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

11:10-14:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 16/9

08:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£88

LondonBudapest

LGW London Gatwick - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Fri 15/1

06:25-09:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 17/1

20:45-22:30

Nonstop2h 45m

£90

LondonBudapest

LTN London Luton - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LTNBUD

London Luton

Fri 4/9

19:55-23:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 12/9

17:30-19:15

Nonstop2h 45m

£91

LondonBudapest

STN London Stansted - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

STNBUD

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

17:25-20:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/9

05:55-23:20

2 stops18h 25m

£94

LondonBudapest

LTN London Luton - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LTNBUD

London Luton

Sun 27/9

19:55-23:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 30/9

17:30-19:15

Nonstop2h 45m

£94
Fastest return journey

LondonBudapest

SEN London Southend - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

SENBUD

London Southend

Fri 20/11

07:05-10:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 23/11

10:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

£95

LondonBudapest

SEN London Southend - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

SENBUD

London Southend

Mon 15/2

07:05-10:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/3

10:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

£96

LondonBudapest

LGW London Gatwick - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

11:10-14:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 15/9

08:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£96

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Budapest

How long is the flight to Budapest?

On average, a flight from London to Budapest takes 2 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Budapest from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Budapest

The most flights from London to Budapest are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Budapest?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Budapest are Wizz Air, Ryanair and British Airways.

Ryanair
Ryanair
From £41
Wizz Air
Wizz Air
From £41
British Airways
British Airways
From £130
easyJet
easyJet
From £36

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Budapest?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Budapest are easyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Budapest by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Budapest?

The price you pay for your flight to Budapest may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Budapest?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Budapest should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

See what other customers who have flown with Ryanair,easyJet, andWizz Air to Hungary have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,927 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Wizz Air
6.9
Okay
1,144 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,178 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,469 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles

FAQs about flying to Budapest

Budapest insider information

Head to Budapest at the start of August and enjoy one of the best up and coming festivals on offer in Europe. The Sziget Festival is growing each year and is a fantastic event.

One thing to visit whilst you are in Budapest is Memento Park. It’s home to a host of comical statues and can be enjoyed by all the family.

Szechenyi Baths is a must-go place when you’re in Budapest. The capital is spoilt for choice when it comes to thermal baths; Szechenyi Baths is the largest medicinal pool in Europe and is surrounded by a palace.

Whilst Hungary might not enter your mind for wine, it hosts an incredible wine festival every year and shouldn’t be missed if you’re in Budapest whilst it’s on.

Budapest airport overview

Located 16km (10 miles) east of Budapest, Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the largest of Hungary’s five international airports. Renamed in 2011 for the famous Hungarian composer and pianist on the 200th anniversary of his birth, the airport is still popularly known as Budapest Ferihegy International Airport.

The airport is an important hub in Eastern Europe, and flights to Budapest International Airport come from destinations all over the world, including New York, Paris, London, Prague, Berlin, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Beijing, St Petersburg and Doha. This gateway to Budapest is known for its efficiency, if not its friendliness. If you want fast processing times and short queues, you’ll love the airport – just don’t expect the staff to smile much.

The brand-new SkyCourt provides much-needed entertainment for waiting passengers, and further expansion is on the cards for Budapest Ferihegy, including a business park and hotel with conference facilities, and additional car parks and cargo facilities.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Budapest?

    Booking a flight to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is your only option if you intend on flying to Budapest. It is only a 10.3 mi journey from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Budapest’s city center. On average, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has 8 flights from London per day from 11 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Budapest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Budapest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Budapest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, easyJet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Budapest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Budapest. One-way flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl typically cost £20, while return flights cost around £23.

  • How much is a return flight to Budapest?

    A return flight to Budapest will typically cost around £50, however they can be found for as little as £23.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Budapest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Budapest, London offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl?

    Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. ibis Styles Budapest Airport is the closest property to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (0.0 mi away from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl).

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