Budapest to London (BUD–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–LGW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air, easyJet and SkyGreece Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 5 | 319, 320 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | 7M8 | 2h28 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · LGW: BST
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 Wizz Air, easyJet, SkyGreece Airlines and TUI Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to LGW is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,465 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.