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Flights from London to Budapest
Last updated: 10 November 2026
British Airways operates the only direct service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). With multiple flights per week from London's main hub it's easy to explore this city, where historic landmarks, relaxing thermal baths and vibrant neighbourhoods all come together.
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All prices shown include any applicable local taxes, fees or charges payable at your accommodation.
Our cabins
All our cabins offer the same great - and uniquely British - experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to business.
Economy
- Complimentary water and snack
- Generous baggage allowance
- Contoured leather seats and access to in-seat power on most aircraft
Business
- Access to comfortable departure lounges
- Dedicated check-in desks and priority boarding
- More personal space on board to work or relax
- High-speed Wi-Fi on most aircraft
- Complimentary food and drinks
- Collect Avios and Earn tier points
London to Budapest flight details
| Flight information | Details |
|---|---|
| Flight time from London to Budapest | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Flights per week | 29* |
| Distance from London | 900 miles |
| Departure airports | London Heathrow (LHR) |
| Arrival airport | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) |
| Cabins available | Economy, business |
* Subject to change due to operational changes or cancellations.
Why fly from London to Budapest with British Airways?
With up to 29 flights a week from London Heathrow to Budapest, British Airways makes it easy to plan your trip with flexible timings and convenient departure options.
British Airways also operates the only direct service between London Heathrow and Budapest, offering a fast and convenient option for travellers heading straight to the heart of the city.
Choose from economy (Euro Traveller) or business (Club Europe) cabins, with our uniquely British service delivered on every flight. On short‑haul flights, Euro Traveller customers enjoy a complimentary snack and bottle of water, and all customers benefit from free seat selection within 24 hours of departure.
London to Budapest flight FAQs
A flight from London to Budapest takes around two hours and 30 minutes.
Summer and winter are the most popular times to visit the city, so book your flights for spring or autumn to save on fares but still enjoy pleasant sightseeing weather.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg, in addition to a hand bag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
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Terms and Conditions
- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package holiday prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Each–way fares displayed are the lowest adult each-way prices in the cabin specified based on the lowest adult return prices for a 7 day travel period, including all taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
- One-way fares displayed are the lowest adult prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
- Package holiday prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Holidays: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ holiday including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Package holidays are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 5985.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.