Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Budapest.
Every week, there are 25 Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 06:50 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:10 with British Airways.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUD to LHR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into London (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BUD to LHR flights, with 82.65% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUD and LHR:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is 66 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 165 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from BUD to LHR, book your journey eight months before your departure.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BUD arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To get to Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're on a late Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among its highlights.