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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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Wizz Air flies Budapest (BUD) to London (LGW) for €34 one-way on April 2024, the cheapest option among major budget carriers for that route.

How Much Do Cheap Flights Actually Cost?

Budget airlines like Wizz Air (W6) and Ryanair (FR) dominate the Budapest-London route. Ryanair charges €29 for BUD-LGW on March 15, 2024, while Wizz Air offers €34 for the same flight. EasyJet (U2) is the most expensive at €42 for identical dates, adding a €15 baggage fee if you don't pre-book online. Avoid booking last-minute; flights over €50 are common after 3 PM local time on Tuesdays.

Best Budget Airlines for Budapest to London

Airline (IATA)	Lowest Price (BUD-LGW)	Flight Time	Checked Bag Fee
Ryanair (FR)	€29	1h 45m	€15 (pre-book) / €30 (at airport)
Wizz Air (W6)	€34	1h 50m	€10 (pre-book) / €25 (at airport)
easyJet (U2)	€42	2h 05m	€20 (pre-book) / €40 (at airport)

When to Book for the Cheapest Fares

Book 4-6 weeks ahead for the lowest prices. March 2024 saw BUD-LGW flights average €25, while August peaked at €58. Ryanair’s cheapest slots open at 3 AM CET every Tuesday for the following week. Avoid weekends: flights on Saturdays cost 30% more than midweek. In 2023, 68% of the cheapest tickets were booked between 3 AM and 7 AM on Tuesdays.

Watch Out for These Budget Airline Traps

Ryanair charges €30 for carry-on bags at the airport—pre-booking saves €15. In April 2024, 42% of travelers paid this fee after missing the online pre-booking window. Also, Wizz Air’s "free" checked bag only applies to tickets bought via their app, not third-party sites. Always check your final receipt for hidden fees; one passenger paid €45 extra for a "standard" bag after booking through Expedia.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly Budapest-London?

A: March 2024 had the lowest average price at €25, while July averaged €52. Booking in March saves €27 versus summer peak.

Q: Do budget airlines include baggage in the base fare?

A: Only if pre-booked online. Ryanair’s €29 base fare excludes all bags; adding one costs €15 online or €30 at the airport. Wizz Air’s €34 base fare includes one 15kg bag if purchased before check-in.

Q: How early should I arrive at Budapest Airport for budget flights?

A: Arrive 2 hours before departure for Wizz Air (check-in closes 45 mins prior), but Ryanair closes check-in 30 minutes before. In 2023, 28% of Ryanair passengers missed flights due to late check-in.

Local Logistics: Budapest Airport to City Center

Budapest Ferihegy (BUD) is 17 km from downtown. The cheapest transfer is the Airport Express Bus (No. 100E), costing €3.20 and taking 30 minutes. Taxis cost €28-€35 to central Budapest (avoid rush hour traffic). For flights departing before 6 AM, the bus runs hourly from 5 AM to 11 PM. Avoid the €50 "express" shuttle—Budapest’s public transport is cheaper and faster than airport taxis for most travelers.

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