Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes on average 2 hours 45 minutes. The timezone in London is UTC+0, so it's 1 hour behind Budapest.
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport start at 06:30 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest flight is the 21:35 option with easyJet. In total, there are 13 weekly services from BUD to LGW.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into London (and seeing more of United Kingdom!) is straightforward with Wizz Air. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the BUD - LGW route are:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BUD to LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 24 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 52 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BUD to LGW, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 58 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near BUD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
After booking your flights from BUD to LGW, you'll need to find a place to stay in London. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should be on any good London itinerary.
London has a variety of international airports to choose from. Consider your options for jetting in or out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Stansted Airport (STN).
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to London Gatwick Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your London holiday.