Glasgow to Budapest flights
Updated 2026-10-12
The lowest one-way fare from Glasgow to Budapest we saw in the week to 12 Oct was £48, for travel on 6 Nov, 1 stop (seen on 9 Oct). A typical low fare is £78 (the median of the cheapest fare in each of 13 travel weeks). Glasgow (GLA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) is 1871 km, typically flown in 2h 44m. 1 airline has been seen selling non-stop flights.
How much is a flight from Glasgow to Budapest?
- Lowest one-way fare seen
- £48for travel on 6 Nov, 1 stop · seen 9 Oct
- Lowest non-stop fare seen
- £117 with Jet2for travel on 11 Dec, non-stop · seen 4 Oct
- Typical low fare
- £78median of the cheapest fare in each of 13 travel weeks
- Airlines seen flying direct
- Jet2
- Fares last checked
- 12 Octcaptured daily
These are fares seen on the dates given, not live prices. A fare can sell out or change within hours.
See today's pricesWhich airlines fly direct from Glasgow to Budapest?
| Airline | Lowest fare seen | Travel date | Typical low fare | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet2 | £117 | 11 Dec | – | Check 11 Dec |
One-way fares for non-stop flights, seen in the week to 12 Oct. An airline is listed once it has been seen on two or more travel dates. Some fares are sold by a partner airline on the same aircraft (a codeshare).
With a stop on the way, the lowest fares seen were Ryanair £72 and KLM £174.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is Scotland's leisure-leaning hub — the larger of the city's two airports — with Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI dominating the holiday market and BA, KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections. The terminal is 9 miles west of Glasgow centre with regular Glasgow Airport Express bus service. Atlantic-facing weather can affect winter operations; check status before peak departures from October to March.
Arriving in Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt is 16 km southeast of the city, with bus 100E running direct to Deák Ferenc tér in 35 minutes for 2200 HUF. Ryanair, Wizz and easyJet drive most UK traffic; BA adds Heathrow service. Budapest holds its value through winter (off-peak fares from £39 from London bases) — the spa-and-cafe city break is cheaper in November–February than at any other time.
Glasgow to Budapest FAQs
Direct flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) take approximately 2h 44m for the 1871 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
The lowest one-way fare we saw in the week to 12 Oct was £48, for travel on 6 Nov, 1 stop (seen on 9 Oct). A typical low fare is £78, the median of the cheapest fare in each of 13 travel weeks. These are fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
We have seen non-stop flights sold by Jet2. Lowest one-way fares seen: Jet2 £117.
In the fares we recorded in the week to 12 Oct, the lowest one-way fare to Budapest was £16, from Newcastle, Birmingham and Liverpool, then London Stansted £17, Bristol £17 and East Midlands £22. From Glasgow the lowest was £48. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
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