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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:46
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 00:16.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to Athens.

A direct flight from Budapest to Athens takes 2h 01m, covering 1,806 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Budapest to Athens range from €84 to €157, with an average of €110 over the past 12 months. Anything below €84 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the €110 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €109 return, compared with €223 via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Wizz Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Budapest to Athens flights are:

• Wizz Air: 91% on time
• Ryanair: 84% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 56% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €22–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Budapest to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €64, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Budapest to Athens usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Athens route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Budapest to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €95 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €124, a difference of €28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Budapest and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 56m, compared to 5h 07m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 17h 14m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Budapest (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Victoria Square, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Athens flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.