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

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Budapest to Athens are Wizz Air and Ryanair. With an average price for the route of £62 and an overall rating of 6.9, Wizz Air is the most popular choice. Ryanair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £90 and an overall rating of 6.9.

How long does a flight from Budapest to Athens take?

Direct flights cover the 697 miles separating Budapest to Athens in about 2h 05m .

How many flights are there between Budapest and Athens per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Budapest and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 2h 00m. The most common departure time is 05:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Athens?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Athens was £24 for a one-way ticket and £69 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Budapest and Athens?

Ryanair connects Budapest to Athens with 7 flights per week. Wizz Air also offers 7 flights per week, while Aegean Airlines follows with 6 flights per week.

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..

What’s the earliest departure time from Budapest to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Budapest at 05:45 and will be landing in Athens at 08:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Budapest to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Budapest to Athens jets off at 22:15 and lands at 01:15.

Which airlines fly direct between Budapest and Athens?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Budapest to Athens. They are Ryanair and Wizz Air . The cheapest airline for this route is Wizz Air, with the best return deal found costing £52. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

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.

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

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

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.

How often are flights from Budapest to Athens delayed?

Weekly flights between Budapest and Athens historically see delays in approximately 22% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 108 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Budapest to Athens flights?

Based on our data, Wizz Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Budapest to Athens flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Budapest and Athens?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Budapest to Athens?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Budapest to Athens were found on Ryanair (£69) and Wizz Air (£72).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Athens?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Athens is Wizz Air, followed by Ryanair.

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Recent return flight deals from Budapest to Athens

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

14:50 - 17:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

2h 00mdirect

20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£69Ryanair

Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

14:00 - 17:00BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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15:30 - 16:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£71Ryanair

Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

05:45 - 08:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

2h 10mdirect

09:35 - 10:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£72Wizz Air

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

14:50 - 17:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£72Ryanair

Tue, 22 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

06:15 - 09:15BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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21:45 - 22:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£74Wizz Air

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:05 - 14:05BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£74Ryanair

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

06:15 - 09:15BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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10:05 - 11:15ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£75Wizz Air

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

21:55 - 10:20BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 25m1 stop Milan Malpensa

23:45 - 13:15ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 30m1 stop Venice Marco Polo

£100Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:50 - 09:10BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

12h 20m2 stops Bari Palese Tirana Rinas

23:45 - 13:15ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 30m1 stop Venice Marco Polo

£113Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

09:00 - 21:40BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 40m2 stops Sofia Warsaw Modlin

09:35 - 10:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

2h 10mdirect

£120Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Budapest to Athens

Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

05:50 - 08:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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09:35 - 10:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£95Wizz Air

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

05:45 - 08:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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09:35 - 10:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£109Wizz Air

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

12:05 - 15:05BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£140Ryanair

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

22:15 - 01:15BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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17:25 - 18:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£176Ryanair

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

18:55 - 21:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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£196Aegean Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

18:55 - 21:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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17:00 - 18:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£197Aegean Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

15:15 - 03:20BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

21:20 - 10:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 35m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£360Air Serbia

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

15:15 - 03:20BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

21:20 - 10:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 35m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£362Air Serbia

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

15:15 - 03:20BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

21:20 - 10:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

14h 35m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£363Air Serbia

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

20:35 - 14:35BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 00m1 stop Istanbul

08:00 - 08:05ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

25h 05m1 stop Istanbul

£589Turkish Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from Budapest to Athens

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

14:50 - 17:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£69Ryanair

Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

14:00 - 17:00BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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15:30 - 16:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£71Ryanair

Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

05:45 - 08:55BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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09:35 - 10:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£72Wizz Air

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

14:50 - 17:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£72Ryanair

Tue, 22 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

06:15 - 09:15BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

2h 00mdirect

21:45 - 22:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£74Wizz Air

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:05 - 14:05BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

2h 00mdirect

20:45 - 21:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£74Ryanair

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

06:15 - 09:15BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

2h 00mdirect

10:05 - 11:15ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£75Wizz Air

Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

18:55 - 21:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 55mdirect

17:00 - 18:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

2h 00mdirect

£128Aegean Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

18:55 - 21:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 55mdirect

17:00 - 18:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

2h 00mdirect

£128Aegean Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

18:55 - 21:50BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 55mdirect

17:00 - 18:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

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£237Aegean Airlines

Booking Insights

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.

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How much is a return flight from Budapest to Athens?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from Budapest usually cost between £70 and £145 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £69 on Ryanair (14 Oct–24 Oct).

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Budapest to Athens is November, where tickets cost £70 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £147 and £118 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Budapest to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Budapest to Athens?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Budapest to Athens was £24 for a one-way ticket and £69 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.
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, Wizz Air or Ryanair?
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Budapest to Athens are Wizz Air and Ryanair. With an average price for the route of £62 and an overall rating of 6.9, Wizz Air is the most popular choice. Ryanair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £90 and an overall rating of 6.9.
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.

Looking for a cheap flight from Athens to Budapest? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £124 or less one-way.

Direct departures

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

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