Budapest to London (BUD–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 4h 20m GAKLMF → BAKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 30m ACCXDE → ENLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
BER Berlin 4h 48m FRW6 → BA Berlin (BER) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 50m LXTP → BALX Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
DUB Dublin 5h 25m EIFR → BAEI Dublin (DUB) to London flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 6h 5m W6 → BA Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 9h 13m FRW6 → BAIB Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to London flights
MAD Madrid 10h 14m FRIBLA → BAIB Madrid (MAD) to London flights
AGP Málaga 10h 15m FRW6 → BAIB Málaga (AGP) to London flights
BCN Barcelona 10h 54m FRW6 → BAIB Barcelona (BCN) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Budapest to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 904 mi 3h 38m nonstop -1h behind

BUD–LCY had nonstop service from British Airways, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 904 miles in 3h 38m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUD–LCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 3 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
AMS ~4h 20m FRA ~4h 30m BER ~4h 48m ZRH ~4h 50m GVA ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,439
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Budapest.
BUD: CEST · LCY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
904 mi / 1,455 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or visitors. No fee, no advance application. A valid passport is required; national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry since October 2021 (post-Brexit). Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

At the UK border, you may be asked about the purpose of your visit, accommodation plans, return ticket, and sufficient funds (no fixed minimum). You cannot work on a visitor visa. For employment, a sponsored work visa is needed (Health and Care Worker visa, Skilled Worker visa, etc.), each with its own fee and requirements. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, expanding to EU nationals, may require a pre-travel application (GBP 10) starting in 2025 to 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest rollout dates.

Direct flights from Budapest to London run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Wizz Air and Ryanair (Luton, Stansted, Gatwick). The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 0.86 GBP per EUR 1. No vaccination requirements. Bringing food products of animal origin (meat, dairy) from the EU into the UK is prohibited. The UK does not use the metric system for road distances (miles, not kilometers).

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BUD–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to London route.
Route details
Distance904 mi / 1,455 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: LCY
Full nameLondon City Airport
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to London City Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 904 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUD to LCY: British Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Berlin Brandenburg.
London is 1 hour behind Budapest.
Yes, return flights from LCY to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to LCY

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and London City Airport (LCY) had nonstop service from British Airways, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BUD to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to LCY is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 904 miles (1,455 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.