Flights London → Budapest
LGW → BUD
How long is the flight from London to Budapest?
The flight from London (LGW) to Budapest (BUD) 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 London to Budapest, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Budapest has been in operation since 1950 and currently serves approximately 14,701,090 passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Budapest (BUD) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Budapest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Budapest (BUD) heads east for about 1,465 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Budapest it is 1.0 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 LGW-BUD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-BUD
The flight from London (LGW) to Budapest (BUD) 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.
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The London-Budapest route is about 1,465 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
