Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 11 London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, go for the 06:10 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:15 with Wizz Air.
Leave enough time to catch your LGW to BUD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Budapest (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Hungary!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Wizz Air.
With a reliable 86.67% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time record for LGW to BUD flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and BUD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LGW touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Reserve a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Budapest Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and see more of Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Budapest based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Hungary
You've visited Budapest, now it's time to discover other parts of Hungary. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its must-visit sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.