Malev is to operate from Gatwick to Budapest as well as Heathrow from May.
The Hungarian carrier is starting 12 flights a week from Gatwick from May 1.
The new Boeing 737 service is in addition to a double daily frequency from Heathrow.
Fares from Gatwick start at £87 return including taxes and charges, £5 cheaper than the lowest rate from Heathrow.
UK country commercial manager Doros Theodorou said: “The departure times will benefit both the business and leisure market wishing to travel to Budapest as well as offering good connections within our extensive central and eastern European network.”
Report by Phil Davies
