Can I fly direct from Budapest to Athens?

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens are available, making up 11.8% of the flight options in the trailing 90 days. For routes that include one or more stops, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with connections are more common for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Budapest to Athens?

The typical direct flight from Budapest to Athens has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. Flights with one stop generally have a longer median duration, averaging 7 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 1123 kilometers. Travelers should account for the difference in travel time when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from Budapest to Athens come up?

Cheap flights from Budapest to Athens are considered to come up frequently. This assessment is based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day period. Travelers can typically find favorable deals for this route with some regularity.

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Budapest to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Athens

Flights from Budapest to Athens cover a distance of 1123 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, though the overall travel time can vary significantly based on connections. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Budapest to Athens, fares typically range from $167 to $407, with a median price of $290. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available if you monitor the market.

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens is typically in November, with a median fare of just $30. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $112, and October, with a median fare of $120. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 11.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Budapest to Athens. When connecting, most itineraries typically include 2 stopovers. This means that while direct options exist, you will most likely need to factor in at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Budapest to Athens takes approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights are not direct. Travelers should anticipate this longer travel time when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Athens

Regular price: $123 - $258

Prices for flights from Budapest to Athens are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 123 USD and 258 USD. The current lowest deal is 44 USD with Ryanair for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $44

Low $123

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens is November, with a median price of $30. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $381. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $30

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $381

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Athens

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$450

$146

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$490

$149

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$194

$96

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$175

$86

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$181

$90

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$133

$46

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Athens

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$490 → $149

70%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$450 → $146

68%

1 night

Dec 21 - Dec 22

$277 → $145

48%

3 nights

Feb 24 - Feb 27

$183 → $58

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Athens

Budapest - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Budapest to Athens are above the typical level, with 19% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, January, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 45m

The median flight duration from Budapest to Athens is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 88.2% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is one airline that provides direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Budapest to Athens are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a good option for flights to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Budapest to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, avoiding ferry transfers, though it requires a drive from Athens.

📍 ~220 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

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Athens, Greece

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Jan 29

Athens, Greece

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$633

$435

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Athens, Greece

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Nov 21

Athens, Greece

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$1,738

$1,117

Save $621

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From BUD

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Oct 30

Athens, Greece

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$1,731

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Jan 27

Athens, Greece

76% AI deal score

$605

$435

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Jan 15

Athens, Greece

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$620

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Dec 02

Athens, Greece

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Athens, Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Budapest to Athens are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $180. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically saw prices at $191. Prices tend to increase further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $339, and those booked 14-27 days out averaging $295. This trend suggests that waiting until closer to the departure date, but not too close, can result in better deals.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Athens was considered to be $167 or less. The median price for this route was $290. Fares above $407 were in the higher price range. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, November has shown the cheapest flights from Budapest to Athens, with a median price of $30. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $112. October followed with a median price of $120. The annual median price for this route was $290, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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Budapest to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Athens

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Athens

Regular price: $123 - $258

Prices for flights from Budapest to Athens are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 123 USD and 258 USD. The current lowest deal is 44 USD with Ryanair for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $44

Low $123

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens

November

Cheapest

Flights from $30

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $381

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Athens

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$450

$146

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$490

$149

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$194

$96

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$175

$86

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$181

$90

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$133

$46

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Athens

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$490 → $149

70%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$450 → $146

68%

1 night

Dec 21 - Dec 22

$277 → $145

48%

3 nights

Feb 24 - Feb 27

$183 → $58

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Athens

Budapest - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Budapest to Athens are above the typical level, with 19% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, January, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 45m

The median flight duration from Budapest to Athens is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 88.2% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is one airline that provides direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Budapest to Athens are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a good option for flights to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Budapest to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, avoiding ferry transfers, though it requires a drive from Athens.

Athens, Greece

76% AI deal score

$600

$435

Save $165

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Budapest to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Budapest to Athens

Budapest to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Athens

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Athens

Budapest - Athens route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Median flight time is 10h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Budapest main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 05

Sep 03

Jan 29

Sep 03

Nov 21

Oct 30

Jan 27

Jan 15

Dec 02

Jan 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How early should I book Budapest to Athens flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Budapest to Athens?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Budapest to Athens?

Can I fly direct from Budapest to Athens?

How many hours is the flight from Budapest to Athens?

How often do cheap flights from Budapest to Athens come up?

Related routes

More routes from Budapest

Flights to Athens from other cities

Budapest to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Athens

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Athens

Budapest - Athens route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Median flight time is 10h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Budapest main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 05

Sep 03

Jan 29

Sep 03

Nov 21

Oct 30

Jan 27

Jan 15

Dec 02

Jan 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How early should I book Budapest to Athens flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Budapest to Athens?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Budapest to Athens?