Fly private between Budapest and London from US$22,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR) and London to Budapest — timed and priced alike.
Budapest and London lie approximately 1,489 km apart (926 mi / 804 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$22,500 – US$61,500 for a one-way charter between Budapest and London, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 16m | 2h 02m – 2h 30m | €30,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 07m | 1h 54m – 2h 20m | €41,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 16m | €30,000 – €42,000 (~US$32,000 – US$45,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 14m | €33,000 – €46,000 (~US$35,000 – US$49,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 09m | €36,000 – €50,000 (~US$38,500 – US$54,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 07m | €41,000 – €57,000 (~US$44,000 – US$61,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 07m | €45,000 – €63,000 (~US$48,500 – US$67,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 09m | €49,000 – €69,000 (~US$53,000 – US$74,000) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Budapest and London are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Budapest, Hungary: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport and Tököl Airport.
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Budapest: Budapest (BUD); London: London (BQH), Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), London, Essex (STN).
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 11:00 UTC.
Budapest→London runs about 9 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest → London | 17 | 133 min | 113 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (2), Bombardier Challenger (2) |
| London → Budapest | 26 | 124 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (7), Bombardier Challenger (4), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
43 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | London Heathrow Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LHBP / BUD | EGLL / LHR |
| Longest hard runway | 12,162 ft | 12,799 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 495 ft | 83 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 19 km |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Budapest to London can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport has 12,162 ft and London Heathrow Airport 12,799 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,489 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Tököl Airport (5,800 ft, 23 km) · Gödöllő Airfield · Budaörs Airfield · Hármashatárhegy Glider Field · London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 22 km) · London Gatwick Airport (10,883 ft, 36 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 46 km) · London City Airport (4,948 ft, 17 km)
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Budapest and London is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Budapest–London trip to about 2h 16m gate to gate.
The Budapest to London route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$22,500 – US$61,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 16m gate to gate across the 1,489 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Budapest–London charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Budapest–London charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
