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Cheap flights from London to Budapest from £40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BUD
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from London to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Sun 27/920:50
LTN
-
BUD
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/910:40
BUD
-
LTN
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£82
Fri 4/920:15
STN
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 25m
Ryanair
Tue 8/905:45
BUD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 28/7£82
Mon 7/1206:50
LGW
-
BUD
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/1208:30
BUD
-
LGW
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£83
Thu 10/919:55
LTN
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 35m
Wizz Air
Sun 13/906:00
BUD
-
LTN
Nonstop2h 45m
Wizz Air
Deal found 31/7£83
Wed 2/906:15
STN
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 25m
Ryanair
Thu 3/905:50
BUD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 30/7£83
Mon 30/1106:45
LGW
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1208:30
BUD
-
LGW
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8£84
Thu 10/919:55
LTN
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 35m
Wizz Air
Mon 14/906:00
BUD
-
LTN
Nonstop2h 45m
Wizz Air
Deal found 29/7£84
Mon 14/918:05
STN
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/919:50
BUD
-
STN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£84
Mon 7/920:45
LGW
-
BUD
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/908:30
BUD
-
LGW
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£85
Thu 3/919:55
LTN
-
BUD
Nonstop2h 35m
Wizz Air
Sun 6/906:00
BUD
-
LTN
Nonstop2h 45m
Wizz Air
Deal found 31/7£85
Sat 12/922:20
STN
-
BUD
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/921:55
BUD
-
STN
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£85
Mon 14/919:05
LGW
-
BUD
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/908:30
BUD
-
LGW
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£85

Find flight deals from London to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£82

One-way from

£40

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£161

Good round-trip deal

£27 or less

Good one-way deal

£63 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 27/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • London to Budapest
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • London to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
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LondonBudapest

SEN - BUD

SENBUD

London Southend

Fri 8/1

07:05-10:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 11/1

10:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

£84

LondonBudapest

STN - BUD

STNBUD

London Stansted

Thu 17/9

19:25-22:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 20/9

05:45-07:20

Nonstop2h 35m

£85

LondonBudapest

LGW - BUD

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

11:10-14:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 20/9

08:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£90

LondonBudapest

STN - BUD

STNBUD

London Stansted

Mon 14/9

18:05-21:30

Nonstop2h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 21/9

21:55-23:30

Nonstop2h 35m

£92

LondonBudapest

SEN - BUD

SENBUD

London Southend

Mon 26/10

07:05-10:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/11

10:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

£94

LondonBudapest

LTN - BUD

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

£96

LondonBudapest

LGW - BUD

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Mon 19/10

07:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/10

10:50-12:35

Nonstop2h 45m

£96

LondonBudapest

SEN - BUD

SENBUD

London Southend

Mon 19/10

07:50-14:05

1 stop5h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 26/10

10:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

£100

LondonBudapest

LGW - BUD

LGWBUD

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

11:10-14:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 22/9

08:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£105

LondonBudapest

LTN - BUD

LTNBUD

London Luton

Sat 3/10

09:15-16:20

1 stop6h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 6/10

14:30-19:55

1 stop6h 25m

£106

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Best time to book a flight from London to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from London with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Budapest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Budapest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Budapest (average of £80). Flying from London to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of £285). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from London to Budapest by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from London to Budapest

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Budapest. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

The most flights from LON to BUD are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Budapest?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Budapest flights typically cost between £129 and £212 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £82 on Multiple Airlines (27 Sept–30 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Budapest?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Budapest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Munich (MUC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from London to Budapest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Budapest?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £162.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Budapest?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Budapest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Budapest?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Vienna (VIE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 00m.

How often are flights from London to Budapest delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between London and Budapest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Budapest flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Budapest flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Budapest?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Budapest. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Budapest flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated 1 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ryanair,easyJet, andWizz Air from London to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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
5,451 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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
1,920 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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
1,143 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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
8,136 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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
6.3
Okay
171 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) if they book a flight to Budapest from London. On average, Ferenc Liszt Intl has 6 inbound flights from London per day from 11 airlines. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 10.3 mi from Budapest’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to Budapest?

    easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air can get you from London to Budapest in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 877 mi between London and Budapest. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Budapest round-trip?

    According to our current data, easyJet (£39), Wizz Air (£44), and Ryanair (£46) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Budapest. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Budapest one-way?

    £21 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ryanair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Wizz Air and easyJet, with prices starting from £27 and £27, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Budapest?

    When deciding which route to take from London to Budapest consider London Heathrow - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl, London Gatwick - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or London Stansted - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Budapest?

    Before booking your flight to Budapest from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (79%), American Airlines (73%), JetBlue( 72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Budapest?

    While on average a flight from London to Budapest is generally £187, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £86. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl), you can expect to pay £141 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Budapest (average of £80). Flying from London to Budapest in May is currently the most expensive (average of £285). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£39Average£129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Wizz AirCheapest£44Average£121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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RyanairCheapest£46Average£107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£62Average£158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£137Average£225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£149Average£252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£169Average£1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£169Average£231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapest£169Average£241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Wizz AirCheapest£280Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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