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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h
Average
4 h 47 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1125 km
Of the 5 flights that leave Athens for Budapest every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 697 miles (1124 km) | |
Average flight duration | 2 h | |
Average plane ticket price | $107 (€94) | |
Direct flight | Yes | |
Airlines | Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Swiss, airmax, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Turkish Airlines or Air France |
Flights from Athens to Budapest cover the 697 miles (1124 km) long route taking on average 2 h with our travel partners like Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Swiss, airmax, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Turkish Airlines or Air France. There are direct flight services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $107 (€94), you can find the cheapest plane ticket for as low as $34 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from Athens International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Travel between Athens and Budapest from $34 (€30) with Omio’s flight partners Aegean Airlines, SWISS and Austrian Airlines! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
Aegean Airlines is Greece’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy and Business tickets for your next flight from Athens to Budapest.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next flight from Athens to Budapest.
It's easy to travel from Athens to Budapest, putting one of Eastern Europe's most exciting cities within reach at any time of year. Direct flights cover the 1126 kilometer distance between the cities in between two hours and two hours five minutes, while services with a single change often take just over four hours. Passengers can choose between one to two weekday flights from Athens to Budapest, and a single flight on Saturdays and Sundays. There should also be two to three indirect flights with reasonably short journey times whenever travelers need to make the trip.
Three major airlines provide direct flights from Athens to Budapest. Aegean Airlines is probably the most frequent operator, running plenty of direct services - especially during the summer months. However, travelers can also book low-cost tickets with the budget carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair. Both fly direct, with Wizz Air providing a year-round service, and Ryanair offering off-season flights. Austrian, Turkish Airlines, and Alitalia may also provide handy indirect services if required.
Travelers can usually get from Athens to Budapest quickly and easily, whenever the journey becomes necessary. Expect direct flights from Athens to Budapest to reach Ferenc Liszt International Airport in between two hours and two hours five minutes, making it a relatively speedy journey. Indirect flights to Budapest will always take a little longer. On any given day, there will be a selection of services with a single change which take between four and six hours.
Generally speaking, travelers will be able to book direct flights from Athens to Budapest any day of the year, whether they travel in summer, the fall, autumn, or spring. On any day of the week, there will be at least one direct departure, and there will often be two flights to choose from, both with journey times of approximately two hours. Aegean flies year-round, while Wizz Air and Ryanair offer seasonal schedules. Alongside those direct flights, there should be as many as 30 indirect options, although only two to five of them will have journey times under five hours. So take care when choosing tickets.
Departure airport: All flights from Athens to Budapest depart from Athens International Airport (ATH). The Athens metro Line three runs from the city center to the airport, taking around 40 minutes, while express buses run from Syntagma and Piraeus. Over 6,000 short and long-stay parking spaces are available to book in advance, and valet services are also bookable if needed. Inside the airport, expect plenty of eating spots and stores, The "ATH Free WiFi" service also provides free WiFi in 45 minute chunks.
Arrival airport: Flights to Budapest from Athens will touch down at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). From there, arrivals can hop on the 100E or 200E buses to Budapest's main station or the city center. Companies like Avis and Europcar are present at the terminals as well, providing an easy way to pick up rental vehicles. Both terminals offer free WiFi as well, ensuring instant connectivity when passengers arrive.
Travel between Athens, Greece and Budapest, Hungary by plane is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Greece
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Hungary, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 5/17/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight between Athens and Budapest before traveling.
Return travel from Hungary to Greece is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Greece is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Greece has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 5/25/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your flight to Athens from Budapest.
Omio travelers most frequently book a flight from Athens International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for this route.
Passengers board their flight most frequently from Athens International Airport, which is located approximately 26.5 miles (42.8 km) from the city center.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and need to travel approximately 12 miles (19.3 km) from the airport to reach the city center in Budapest. You can check if there are airport shuttle services, taxi services or public transit options available from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to get you to the city center in Budapest.
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