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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.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Aegean Airlines

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 169 round-trip, compared to C$ 346 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 32–C$ 138 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.

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

Vienna Intl (VIE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Budapest to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 148 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 192, a difference of C$ 44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 12:16 am.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 55% above the route average of C$ 170. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Budapest to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 92, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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: 90% on time
• Ryanair: 83% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 54% on time

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 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.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Athens range from C$ 131 to C$ 244, with an average of C$ 170 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 131 counts as a good deal.