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Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 97 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 97, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 105 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 105, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 108, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 108 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 108, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 108 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 108, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 136 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 136, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 139 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 139, select.

Budapest.ر.ق.‏ 139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 139, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Direct flights from London Gatwick to Budapest

London Gatwick to Budapest: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Budapest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Budapest.

London to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	ر.ق.‏ 97
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airline	Wizz Air
Average flights per week	13

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Gatwick to Budapest?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Budapest is ر.ق.‏ 208. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London Gatwick to Budapest?

2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Budapest.

Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Budapest?

Wizz Air, easyJet and TUI fly direct from London Gatwick to Budapest.

How many flights are there a week from London Gatwick to Budapest?

As of June 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Budapest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Budapest is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport on Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Budapest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Budapest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest with?

Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to BUD start at 06:30 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 17:35 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from 38 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to BUD flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Budapest (and then exploring more of Hungary!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to BUD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LGW and BUD:
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Geneve Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

ر.ق.‏ 97 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق.‏ 208. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to BUD, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to BUD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Book a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and find adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Budapest in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BUD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.

Explore more of Hungary

Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.