Flights Budapest → London
BUD → LHR
How long is the flight from Budapest to London?
The flight from Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 17m. 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 a significant number of passengers annually, with 83,884,572 people passing through each year.
The Budapest (BUD) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.8/100 (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 (LHR) heads north-west for about 1,489 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 17m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating BUD-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about BUD-LHR
The flight from Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 17m. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Budapest-London route is about 1,489 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.
