Budapest to London (BUD–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 10 | 320, 321 | 2h19-2h55 | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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).
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
BUD–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to LGW
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Wizz Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to LGW ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,465 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.