Can I fly direct from Budapest to Athens?

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens are available, making up approximately 9.8% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are less frequent, they do offer a quicker travel experience compared to connecting flights.

How many hours is the flight from Budapest to Athens?

A direct flight from Budapest to Athens typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of 1123 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have historically taken significantly longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Cheap flights from Budapest to Athens come up regularly. This route is consistently featured among deals, indicating frequent opportunities for travelers to find more affordable fares. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing on this route across the trailing 30 days.

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Budapest to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Athens

The journey from Budapest to Athens covers a distance of 1123 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Budapest to Athens, prices typically range from $227–$407, with a median fare of $319. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $52. Following November, January offers a median fare of $244, and February presents a median of $259. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 9.8% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that for the majority of travelers, their journey will include at least one stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Budapest to Athens, including connections, takes approximately 8h 48m. For the limited number of direct flights from Budapest to Athens, the non-stop flight time is considerably shorter, at 2h 0m. However, since most itineraries involve stopovers, you should plan for a longer travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Athens

Regular price: $97 - $277

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

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Athens is between $97 and $277. The current lowest deal is $49 with Ryanair for travel from Nov 14-Nov 22.

now $49

Low $97

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens is July, with a median price of $93. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $382. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $93

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $382

Jan

Feb

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens

Wizz Air

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Athens

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$385

$131

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$380

$115

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$383

$115

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$388

$117

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$380

$118

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$327

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$383 → $106

72%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

$380 → $104

73%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

$380 → $107

72%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$355 → $100

72%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Athens

Budapest - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Budapest to Athens are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens, with a median price of $52.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens typically average 2 hours 0 minutes, while connecting flights average 8 hours 48 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 90.2% of all flights over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Wizz Air offers direct flights

Wizz Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Budapest to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Budapest to Athens appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~18 km from Budapest city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$47

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Budapest to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$51

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative with international seasonal connections, avoiding ferry transfers.

📍 ~220 km from Athens (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$211

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Apr 05

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$596

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Jan 30

Athens, Greece

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Jan 22

Athens, Greece

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$543

$422

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Jan 13

Athens, Greece

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$539

$422

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From BUD

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Jan 30

Athens, Greece

75% AI deal score

$544

$422

Save $122

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Business Class

From BUD

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Jan 30

Athens, Greece

75% AI deal score

$548

$422

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From BUD

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Jan 29

Athens, Greece

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$545

$422

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Business Class

From BUD

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Jan 30

Athens, Greece

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$550

$422

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From BUD

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Jan 30

Athens, Greece

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$543

$422

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From BUD

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Jan 30

Athens, Greece

75% AI deal score

$544

$422

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Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, booking flights from Budapest to Athens 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $297. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out have historically averaged $489, while those booked 14-27 days in advance averaged $332. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $359.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Athens has historically been around $227 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $319. Prices above $407 were typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $227 threshold.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from Budapest to Athens, with a median price of $52. January also presented lower fares, with a median price of $244. February saw a median price of $259, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $319.

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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: $97 - $277

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

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Athens is between $97 and $277. The current lowest deal is $49 with Ryanair for travel from Nov 14-Nov 22.

now $49

Low $97

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Athens

July

Cheapest

Flights from $93

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $382

Jan

Feb

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens

Wizz Air

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Athens

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$385

$131

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$380

$115

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$383

$115

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$388

$117

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Wizz Air

$380

$118

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Athens

Budapest (BUD) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$327

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$383 → $106

72%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

$380 → $104

73%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

$380 → $107

72%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$355 → $100

72%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Athens

Budapest - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Budapest to Athens are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens, with a median price of $52.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Direct flights from Budapest to Athens typically average 2 hours 0 minutes, while connecting flights average 8 hours 48 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 90.2% of all flights over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Wizz Air offers direct flights

Wizz Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Budapest to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Budapest to Athens appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~18 km from Budapest city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$47

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Budapest to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$51

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative with international seasonal connections, avoiding ferry transfers.

Athens, Greece

75% AI deal score

$544

$422

Save $122

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

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Wizz Air offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Apr 05

Jan 25

Jan 30

Oct 08

Jan 22

Jan 13

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 29

Jan 30

Jan 30

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

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Wizz Air offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Apr 05

Jan 25

Jan 30

Oct 08

Jan 22

Jan 13

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 29

Jan 30

Jan 30

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?