- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
Flights from Athens International Airport to Budapest depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:30, the last at 17:45. The fastest flight covers the 705 miles (1136 km) distance in 2h 0m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 705 miles (1136 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 1:30 AM |
Last flight 5:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
1136 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens International Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens International Airport to Budapest will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 6 flights that leave Athens International Airport for Budapest onMon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct flights cover the 1136 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Mon, Jun 01 the longest flights will take 7 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens International Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $131.
Distance: 705 miles (1136 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $449 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 30m Average total duration 24h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Athens International Airport to Budapest:
A flight is $70 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Athens International Airport to Budapest costing on average $146 (€118).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Athens International Airport to Budapest flights for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 AM Athens International Airport | 2h10 | 8:45 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Athens International Airport | 2h10 | 9:45 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Athens International Airport | 2h05 | 7:50 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Athens International Airport | 7h25 | 9:55 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
A powerful museum on Hungary’s fascist and communist periods, housed in a former secret police building. It is one of the city’s most discussed historical museums.
The national history museum of Hungary, covering archaeology, medieval history, and key events in the country’s past. A strong introduction to Hungarian culture and statehood.
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled streets, viewpoints, and major monuments. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and evening views.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, known for its statues of Hungarian leaders and ceremonial scale. It is among the city’s most visited public spaces.
A green island in the Danube popular for walking, running, gardens, and relaxed river views. It is especially loved by locals for outdoor time.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, carrots, and csipetke dumplings. It is one of the most traditional dishes to try in Budapest.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is a classic home-style Hungarian comfort dish.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the best-known Hungarian main courses.
A well-known traditional restaurant serving Hungarian classics such as gulyás, paprikash, and stuffed cabbage in a cozy, old-style setting.
A long-established family restaurant blending Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian traditions, known for excellent soups, stews, and warm service.
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant reinterpreting Hungarian flavors with refined technique and seasonal ingredients.
Moderate by European capital standards. Food, transit, and attractions are fairly priced; central hotels cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars and for hotel staff.
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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