- Must visit
Acropolis Museum
Athens’ premier archaeological museum, displaying finds from the Acropolis with excellent curation and views toward the Parthenon.
Flights from Budapest to Athens depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 698 miles (1124 km) distance in 1h 55m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 698 miles (1124 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$463
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Flights per day
79
Distance
1124 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Athens will cost around $463 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 79 flights that leave Budapest for Athens onWed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct flights cover the 1124 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, May 27 the longest flights will take 4 h 55 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.
W62441
JU143 · JU536
JU143 · JU532
JU143 · JU530
LO532 · LO601
FR 1243
W62441
LH1685 · LH1752
PC332 · PC1193
LH1683 · LH1750Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $136. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $136, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 698 miles (1124 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$169 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $441 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 42m Average total duration 24h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Athens:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Athens costing on average $169 (€136).
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 12m.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Athens flights for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W62441 | 5:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h05 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1343 · LH1280 | 5:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h30 | 1:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1362 · KL1957 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 18h15 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1683 · LH1752 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h55 | 2:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1362 · KL1955 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h30 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1683+ LH5916 | 6:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h45 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1695 · AF1032 | 6:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h50 | 11:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2830 · SN3245 | 6:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 2:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2830+ SN6501 | 6:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h40 | 3:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS640 · OS801 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h00 | 12:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS640+ OS8982 | 6:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h00 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1036+ TK9193 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1036 · TK1843 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h55 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1036 · TK1849 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h50 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1036+ TK9191 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 26h10 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1036 · TK1845 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h30 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1036 · TK1841 | 9:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h05 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1685 · LH101 · LH1282 | 9:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h25 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1685+ LH5916 | 9:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h35 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1685 · LH1752 | 9:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h45 | 2:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1335 · LH1282 | 9:30 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h05 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO603 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h20 | 6:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO534 · LO601 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 26h15 | 1:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO534+ LO5603 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h10 | 9:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1243 | 11:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2h00 | 2:05 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1364 · KL1955 | 11:25 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 28h05 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1364 · KL1953 | 11:25 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 24h25 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1364 · KL1957 | 11:25 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h50 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1337 · LH1284 | 11:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h20 | 9:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO536 · LO601 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 23h15 | 1:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1295 · AF1832 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 27h55 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1295 · AF1532 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 23h55 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1295 · AF1032 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h15 | 11:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO536+ LO5603 | 12:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h10 | 9:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1366 · KL1957 | 1:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h15 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1366 · KL1955 | 1:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 26h30 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1366 · KL1953 | 1:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h50 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1677+ LH5910 | 1:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h40 | 10:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC332 · PC1193 | 1:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h40 | 7:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1034 · TK1845 | 2:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h20 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1034+ TK9193 | 2:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 25h55 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1034+ TK9191 | 2:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h00 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1034 · TK1841 | 2:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h55 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1339 · LH1284 | 2:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h35 | 9:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2255 · LX1842 | 2:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h05 | 12:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS636 · OS805 | 3:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h30 | 11:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
JU143+ A37611 | 3:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 26h00 | 6:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
JU143 · JU532 | 3:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h35 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1368 · KL1957 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h50 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1368 · KL1953 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 18h25 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1368 · KL1955 | 5:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h05 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO538 · LO601 | 5:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 18h30 | 1:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO238 · RO273 | 6:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 22h45 | 6:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1495 · AF1532 | 6:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h55 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1495 · AF1832 | 6:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h55 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1495 · AF1032 | 6:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 27h15 | 11:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3879 | 6:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1h55 | 9:45 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1341 · LH1278 | 7:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h40 | 10:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1370+ KL1955 | 7:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h50 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1370+ KL1953 | 7:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 16h10 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO532 · LO601 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h35 | 1:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO532+ LO5603 | 8:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 24h30 | 9:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1038+ TK9193 | 8:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h35 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1038+ TK9191 | 8:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h40 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1038 · TK1845 | 8:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 23h00 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1038+ TK9195 | 8:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 24h55 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1038 · TK1841 | 8:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h35 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Athens’ premier archaeological museum, displaying finds from the Acropolis with excellent curation and views toward the Parthenon.
Greece’s largest archaeological museum, famous for masterpieces from prehistoric to Roman times, including the Mask of Agamemnon.
Major museum of Greek culture and art, spanning antiquity to modern times in a refined neoclassical mansion.
Athens’ most famous old neighborhood, loved for neoclassical streets, village-like atmosphere, and proximity to the Acropolis.
Lively central square known for flea-market energy, street life, and excellent views of the Acropolis.
Elegant pedestrian promenade running along the Acropolis, one of the city’s best urban walks for landmark views.
A classic Greek baked casserole of eggplant, potato, minced meat, and béchamel. It is one of the most iconic dishes served in Athens tavernas.
Skewered and grilled meat, often served in pita or on a plate with potatoes and salad. It is a staple Athenian fast meal and street-food favorite.
A savory pie of spinach, herbs, and feta wrapped in crisp phyllo pastry. It is a beloved everyday snack found in bakeries across Athens.
A famous deli-restaurant serving cured meats, cheeses, and meze inspired by Asia Minor Greek traditions in a lively central setting.
A historic taverna known for classic Athenian cooking, grilled meats, and a traditional dining room with old-school character.
A well-known upscale seafood restaurant by chef Lefteris Lazarou, known for refined Greek fish dishes and a polished waterfront setting.
Compared with many Western European capitals, Athens is fairly affordable for food and local transport, while central hotels in peak season can raise overall trip costs.
Tipping is appreciated but not always mandatory. In casual cafes and tavernas, rounding up the bill or leaving EUR 1-2 is common. In sit-down restaurants, about 5-10% is polite for good service if a服务
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