Cheap flights from Southampton to Budapest
Passengers travel between these cities via connections rather than non-stop services. The search phrase you would type to find options here is cheap flights from Southampton to Budapest, since every itinerary requires at least one transfer along the way. Most journeys involve switching planes once or twice depending on which carrier you choose.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emerald AirlinesEA | with a stop | — | 22 Nov 2026 | from $198 | Search 22 Nov 2026 |
 EasyjetU2 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 23 May 2027 | from $228 | Search 23 May 2027 |
 Aer LingusEI | with a stop | — | 24 Nov 2026 | from $279 | Search 24 Nov 2026 |
 Loganair LimitedLM | with a stop | — | 22 Nov 2026 | from $296 | Search 22 Nov 2026 |
 KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKL | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 26 Oct 2026 | from $580 | Search 26 Oct 2026 |
 Accesrail9B | with a stop | — | 30 Mar 2027 | from $2,172 | Search 30 Mar 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 26 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $171.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $242 | 29 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $279 | 24 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $276 | 28 Dec 2026 | |
| March 2027 | from $349 | 30 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $171 | 22 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $228 | 23 May 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $429 | 25 Jul 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Southampton SOU | 6 km |
| Budapest | Ferihegy BUD | 15 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
April tends to offer lower prices across the carriers that serve this route, though availability varies throughout the year. Summer brings higher demand as visitors reach Central Europe, and European school holidays can push fares upward regardless of month. Booking midweek rather than at weekends often makes a difference on connecting itineraries. The destination's warm season runs roughly from late spring into early autumn, when more people travel to Hungary.
Airlines and what to expect
The route combines full-service carriers with budget airlines, each offering different connection patterns. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates through its Amsterdam hub, typically requiring passengers to change planes there before reaching Budapest. Loganair Limited and Emerald Airlines provide UK connections that may link into broader networks. Easyjet is a low-cost carrier on this corridor, while Aer Lingus routes through Dublin. Accesrail appears among ground transport options rather than flight operators.
Arriving — Budapest
Ferihegy Airport sits a short distance from Budapest city centre, making transfers manageable by public transport or taxi. The airport handles moderate traffic for its size, so queues at immigration and baggage claim can appear during peak travel periods. Multiple buses connect to the centre, and trains serve several stations outside the terminal building. Allow extra time if your arrival coincides with major holidays or school vacation weeks.
Before you go: Hungary
- Currency
- HUF (Ft)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Hungarian
- Emergency number
- 112, 104, 105
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +36
- Internet domain
- .hu
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Budapest
- 1.7 M (2026)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Budapest)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify whether Hungary requires specific documentation for entry on the dates you plan to travel.
- Check baggage allowances carefully when booking with low-cost carriers rather than full-service airlines.
- Confirm that connecting flights appear under a single reservation rather than separate tickets if reliability matters to your itinerary.
- Consider how late or early arrivals at Ferihegy affect ground transport availability before you reach the city centre.
- Compare prices across different months since April shows lower fares but other periods may still offer value.
Frequently asked questions
Southampton – Budapest: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $171. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Southampton – Budapest: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Emerald Airlines, Easyjet, Aer Lingus, Loganair Limited, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Accesrail.
Southampton – Budapest: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Budapest?
The distance is about 1,530 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 19 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Southampton – Budapest?
Southampton: Southampton (SOU). Budapest: Ferihegy (BUD).
What is the time difference between Southampton and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 h ahead of Southampton.
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Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Southampton / Budapest that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Budapest | 112 km from Southampton | direct | 31 Dec 2026 | from $33 |
| Bristol → Budapest | 103 km from Southampton | direct | 25 Nov 2026 | from $62 |
| Southampton → Vienna | 200 km from Budapest | with a stop | 7 Jan 2027 | from $219 |