Thermal baths · City break · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Budapest from UK airports — flight time 2h 30m from London.
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Budapest is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the thermal baths, a classic city break and the culture. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Newcastle, Birmingham and London Stansted — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. The lowest return fare we have seen is £39 for a trip starting in November, from Newcastle (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Hungarian forint (HUF) is the local currency and Hungarian the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (NCL) | £39 (trip starting in November) | £174 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £42 (trip starting in November) | £174 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £46 (trip starting in November) | £81 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £50 (trip starting in December) | £114 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £52 (trip starting in December) | £139 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £59 (trip starting in November) | £143 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £63 (trip starting in November) | £144 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £65 (trip starting in January) | £135 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | £68 (trip starting in January) | £124 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £74 (trip starting in December) | £141 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £145 (trip starting in December) | £167 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £208 (trip starting in January) | £225 | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Budapest is £39 for a trip starting in November, from Newcastle (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 12 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £81 to £225. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Budapest: £39 from Newcastle (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Budapest: Newcastle, Birmingham, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, London Luton, East Midlands, Edinburgh, London Heathrow and Glasgow. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: Newcastle has the lowest stored return fare for Budapest: £39 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct if you want Budapest at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Hungarian forint (HUF); Hungarian is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Budapest: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Flight time from London: about 2h 30m.
Direct flights from London to Budapest take approximately 2h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Budapest: Newcastle, Birmingham, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, London Luton, East Midlands, Edinburgh, London Heathrow and Glasgow. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Budapest is £39 for a trip starting in November, from Newcastle (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £174. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Budapest was £39 from Newcastle, then Birmingham £42, London Stansted £46 and London Gatwick £50. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £81 from London Stansted, then London Gatwick £114 and East Midlands £124. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Hungarian forint (HUF) — most major hotels and restaurants in Budapest accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Hungarian. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
