London to Budapest (LCY–BUD) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
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.
LCY–BUD 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 2h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from London
| Metric | LCY→BUD | LHR→BUD | LGW→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LCY | – | 22 mi | 27 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 60 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 19m | 2h 19m |
Travel Essentials
LCY: BST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Budapest.
British passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Hungary enforces the Schengen 90/180 rule strictly, and overstays result in fines and potential entry bans.
Direct flights from London to Budapest run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Ryanair (Stansted, Luton), Wizz Air (Luton, Gatwick), and British Airways (Heathrow). Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 400 HUF per EUR 1. Avoid airport exchange bureaux, which charge 5 to 10% commissions. No vaccination requirements. Budapest public transport runs on a zone-based ticket system, and inspectors fine ticketless passengers HUF 16,000 (about EUR 40) on the spot.
LCY–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LCY to BUD
London City Airport (LCY) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) 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.
LCY to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LCY to BUD is about 2 hours 30 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 Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LGW) and London, Essex (STN).