Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 78 London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 06:20 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:40 with British Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Budapest (and then exploring more of Hungary!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating LHR to BUD flights, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and BUD include:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
At the moment, ₹ 5,932 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 11,238. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to BUD, book your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and see more of Budapest and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Budapest in April.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BUD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its must-visit sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are among the biggest draws.
