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

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 11:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

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

A direct flight from Athens to Budapest takes 2h 06m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Athens to Budapest range from C$ 134 to C$ 256, with an average of C$ 187 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the C$ 187 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 185 round-trip, compared to C$ 318 via a layover through Vienna Intl (VIE).

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 Athens to Budapest flights are:

• Wizz Air: 88% on time
• Ryanair: 80% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 64% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 29–C$ 140 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 Athens to Budapest flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 86, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Athens to Budapest route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Athens to Budapest. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 180 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 206, a difference of C$ 27.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 56m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 11m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Nyugati Tér and Buda Castle. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Budapest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a carry-on 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.