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Cheap Flights from Budapest to Athens (BUD-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Budapest to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Athens

Thu, 27 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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07:55 - 11:00BUD-ATH
2h 05mdirect
Ryanair Logo
05:55 - 07:00ATH-BUD
2h 05mdirect
£58Ryanair
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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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05:50 - 08:55BUD-ATH
2h 05mdirect
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09:35 - 10:45ATH-BUD
2h 10mdirect
£59Wizz Air
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Ryanair Logo
07:55 - 11:00BUD-ATH
2h 05mdirect
Ryanair Logo
05:55 - 07:00ATH-BUD
2h 05mdirect
£61Ryanair
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Wed, 26 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Wizz Air Logo
05:50 - 08:55BUD-ATH
2h 05mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
09:35 - 10:45ATH-BUD
2h 10mdirect
£62Wizz Air
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Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Air Serbia Logo
15:15 - 03:30BUD-ATH
11h 15m1 stop
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16:25 - 14:40ATH-BUD
23h 15m1 stop
£141Air Serbia
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Air Serbia Logo
15:15 - 03:15BUD-ATH
11h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:50 - 21:20ATH-BUD
6h 30m1 stop
£144Air Serbia
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Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Aegean Airlines Logo
18:50 - 21:45BUD-ATH
1h 55mdirect
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17:00 - 18:00ATH-BUD
2h 00mdirect
£192Aegean Airlines
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Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Aegean Airlines Logo
18:50 - 21:45BUD-ATH
1h 55mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
17:00 - 18:00ATH-BUD
2h 00mdirect
£192Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
SWISS Logo
06:15 - 16:40BUD-ATH
9h 25m1 stop
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14:55 - 22:45ATH-BUD
8h 50m2 stops
£200SWISS
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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
SWISS Logo
06:15 - 00:35BUD-ATH
17h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
14:55 - 22:45ATH-BUD
8h 50m2 stops
£205SWISS
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Aegean's ComfortFlex includes a 23kg checked bag.
WIZZ Air's Smart bundle offers priority boarding.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Ryanair
Cheapest • from £58 (return)
Aegean Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 41% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£58
Typical prices: £58-£87
Ryanair
Thu 27/11Sun 30/11
BUD - ATH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£25
Typical prices: £48-£118
Wizz Air
Wed 17/12
BUD - ATH • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Budapest to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Budapest to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Budapest to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Budapest to Athens departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Budapest to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Budapest to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Athens on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Budapest to Athens. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Budapest to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Athens is January, where tickets cost £51 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £116 and £109 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Budapest to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Budapest to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Athens, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Budapest to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Wizz Air

WIZZ Air's Smart bundle includes priority check-in, boarding, and a second cabin bag.


WIZZ Plus offers flexibility with free flight changes up to three hours before departure.

Read more about Wizz Airby Duncan Madden
Aegean Airlines

Aegean's ComfortFlex includes a 23kg checked bag and same-day changes with no fee.


Aegean offers Security Fast Track for quick passage through Athens airport security.

Airports
BUD

At BUD, security lines are quick, averaging 10–15 minutes. Consider the Fast Track Lane for £5 if you're in a rush.

Read more about BUDby Yulia Denisyuk
ATH

From ATH, use the Metro Line 3 for a direct route to central Athens. It's modern and efficient, ideal for quick city access.

Read more about ATHby John Walton
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Budapest to Athens

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£25
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Budapest to Athens

When to book flights from Budapest to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Budapest to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Budapest to Athens

  • What is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Athens was £25 for a one-way ticket and £58 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Budapest to Athens?

    Budapest and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Budapest from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Budapest to Athens?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Budapest to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Budapest to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Budapest and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Budapest to Athens?

    There are direct flights from Budapest to Athens on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Budapest to Athens, Aegean Airlines or Wizz Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Budapest to Athens are Aegean Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of £117 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £77 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Budapest to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Budapest to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Budapest to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Budapest is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Budapest to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Budapest with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Budapest to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Budapest up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Budapest to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Athens to Budapest? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £51 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Budapest to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Ryanair, Wizz Air

Ryanair, Wizz Air

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

Ryanair, Wizz Air, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Ryanair, Wizz Air

Ryanair, Wizz Air

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

Ryanair, Wizz Air, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Budapest to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Budapest to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Budapest to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 812 reviews
8.6Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025MXP - ATH
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The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

The crew was awesome. There was a school group of about 60 14 year-olds. The food is standard greek fare, Baklava was pre-packaged like it would normally be sold in a vending machine, and it was the highlight of the meal. Plane was in great shape, and seating was like a any A319 you would experience at a national-level carrier (i.e. not like Ryan Air). Like many European airports, they bused us to the plane, so the process of boarding groups is useless, and not well understood by infrequent travelers.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

Every one was attentive, the food was really very good . All and all was an excellent experience .

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

Not good, the seat was broken and the middle seat table was not lowering, no option on the food, despite the business class wasn’t full. In the menu offered they had fish or chicken, no chicken available when was my turn (seating in raw 2!)

For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

Short flight. Was not told if there was a kosher option for the snack.

Take off was great but landing is always with a bump.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour 45 minutes. Aircraft was cramped, dirty and uncomfortable. Boarding staff more interested in charging you for oversize baggage than getting you on board. Overall not a pleasant experience.

Passengers next to me insisted I change seats so they could sit together. I had to frequently move so that when the sear belt sign was on I was in my proper seat! I was returning from helping my mum with my dad's things after his sudden death and didn't feel like arguing with the other passengers.

Flying from Hamburg to Stansted was a nightmare if I have to be honest, the flight was due to leave at 15:50 and we ended up not taking off properly till 16:56. They really don’t have enough people doing the sorting of baggage where you get the sticker for your case before the security check, going through security was 10x more faster then the whole baggage situation.

There isn’t any entertainment. The food and drink was available for a price. I didn’t buy any.

They boarded us but somehow did not manage to record us boarding, so rather than check if we were onboard they removed our bags from the aircraft. I got a call from Ryanair staff in Dublin when I landed in Madiera asking me where I was!!! When I said I was in Madiera I was told what had happened. Our bags were to be sent to Madiera the next day via Manchester, they didn’t arrive. They are now due to arrive two days before we leave. I don’t see myself using Ryanair again unless I am forced to and even then I may just refuse.

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

Flight was over an hour late. Boarding was really messy with long queues at the plane.

Straight forward checking as long as you have completed every single detail online, prior to checking day. Efficient boarding, seating is ok for a two hour flight. Fulfilledour travel requirements from Manchester to Marseille.

Flight got delayed and they didn’t keep us informed all the time.

Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

There were not enough staff and signage to direct people to Wizz Priority lanes for check-in and boarding. It didn't feel like we were Wizz Priority holders.

Had to pay £45 to check in at the airport because I didn't check-in online at least 3 hours prior... and it wasn't mentioned on the booking / App (online check-in is only marked as "included service"). Upon landing, captain failed to land the first attempt and had to take off again for an re-attempt. Overall mid experience, would definitely pay a bit more at first to avoid this again.

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

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