Flights Budapest → London
BUD → LGW
How long is the flight from Budapest to London?
The flight from Budapest (BUD) to London (LGW) takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Budapest, where the airport opened in 1950, to London. The destination airport serves over 40 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Budapest (BUD) → London (LGW) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Budapest (BUD) to London (LGW) heads north-west for about 1,465 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating BUD-LGW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BUD-LGW
The flight from Budapest (BUD) to London (LGW) takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at London, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Budapest-London route is about 1,465 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
