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Travelers usually depart from Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, Gatwick, or London City when they travel from London to Budapest. Book your trip to arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Budapest - Keleti, BUDAPEST - Nyugati, Budapest - Népliget, or Budapest - Deák Ferenc tér. The distance between London and Budapest is 1452 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and LOT Polish Airlines. London and Budapest have 220 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 38 | 29 | 29 | 41 | - | 42 | 41 |
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Ryanair on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Wizz Air on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from London to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | Yes | Unknown | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | 55 min before flight | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No | 30 min before flight | No |
| LOT Polish Airlines | LOT | LO | Yes | Unknown | No |
Things to do in Budapest
Parliament Building
- One of the largest buildings in Hungary
- Tours of certain areas of the building are available daily in different languages.
- Prices start at £16 tickets.hu.
Gellérth Baths
- One of the grandest spas in the city.
- Open-air pool (which becomes a wave pool), Finnish sauna, and a range of other saunas, plunge pools, etc.
- Prices starts at £9 gellerbath.hu.
Széchenyi Thermal Baths
- The largest "medicinal" bath center in Europe.
- The waters are rich in sulfates, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, and fluoride.
- Massages and beauty treatments are also available for an additional fee.
- There are many entrance types, so check their prices on szechenyibath.hu.
Margaret Island
- A blissful green space in Budapest
- 2.5 km-long island.
- Discover the musical fountain, cafes, and the small zoo.
- It's great for relaxing on sunny days.
Danube Promenade
- Shoes on the banks of the Danube serve as a memorial to 3,500 people killed by fascists during the Second World War.
- You can also take a river cruise on the Danube. You should book ahead to avoid disappointment, and you can even choose to have an authentic cruise with gypsy music.
Fisherman's Bastion
- Built between 1895 and 1902 to celebrate the thousandth birthday of the Hungarian state.
- Offers amazing views in a fairy-tale setting
- Prices for walking tours (2-3 hours) start at £12.
Faust Wine Cellars
- This historic wine cellar located underneath the Buda Castle is the perfect place to sample wines from some of the 22 Hungarian wine regions
- There are many different tasting programs available, but you should book ahead to avoid disappointment due to their popularity.
Hungarian State Opera House
- First opened in 1884.
- 1,200 seat auditorium.
- Guided tours are available, but you need to book in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from London to Budapest?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Budapest takes around 2.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Budapest?
The flight distance between London and Budapest is 1452 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Budapest?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Budapest. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Wizz Air, Ryanair.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Porto, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Faro, Funchal, Paris, Dublin, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Milan, Curitiba, Tel Aviv, Belo Horizonte, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Goiânia, Rome, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and Lisbon, Porto, Faro, São Paulo, Prague, Berlin, Ponta Delgada, Paris, Dublin, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Funchal, Rio de Janeiro, Milan, Rome, Tel Aviv, Malta, Frankfurt.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Luton, Gatwick, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, Cardiff, East Midlands, Exeter, Norwich, Bournemouth, Doncaster Sheffield, Cambridge.
What airports are near Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Oradea International, Košice International, Bratislava Airport, Osijek, Debrecen International, Arad International, Gyor-Per International Airport, Hévíz–Balaton.
What buses and trains depart from London?
A number of bus and train companies depart from London, including Arriva United Kingdom.
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