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Flight deals from Budapest to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $78. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Athens.$48 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 3, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Budapest on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Athens International on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $48, select.
Athens.$51 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 13, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Budapest on Sun, Sep 13, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Athens International on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $51, select.
Athens.$53 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 23, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Budapest on Sun, Aug 23, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Athens International on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Athens.$54 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 13, returning Tue, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Budapest on Sun, Sep 13, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.
Athens.$57 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 5, returning Thu, May 6.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Wed, May 5, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Thu, May 6, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $57, select.
Athens.$57 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 9, returning Sun, Jan 10.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Sat, Jan 9, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Sun, Jan 10, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $57, select.
Athens.$59 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 13, returning Tue, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Thu, May 13, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Tue, Jun 1, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $59, select.
Athens.$62 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 30, returning Sat, Feb 13.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Sat, Jan 30, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Sat, Feb 13, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $62, select.
Athens.$63 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 8.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $63, select.
Athens.$63 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 31, returning Sun, Nov 8.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $63, select.
Athens.$65 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 6, returning Sat, Feb 13.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Sat, Feb 6, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Sat, Feb 13, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $65, select.
Athens.$65 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 20, returning Wed, Apr 21.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Tue, Apr 20, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Wed, Apr 21, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $65, select.
Athens.$65 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 20, returning Tue, May 4.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Tue, Apr 20, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Tue, May 4, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $65, select.
Athens.$67 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 10, returning Fri, Jun 11.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Thu, Jun 10, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Fri, Jun 11, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $67, select.
Athens.$71 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 19, returning Fri, Jan 8.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Sat, Dec 19, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Athens International on Fri, Jan 8, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $71, select.
Athens.$72 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Budapest on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departing from Athens International on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Budapest.Price includes taxes and charges.From $72, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $87
Aug
from $78
Sep
from $54
Oct
from $48
Nov
from $63
Dec
from $74
Jan
from $57
Feb
from $65
Mar
from $73
Apr
from $65
May
from $57
Jun
from $67

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Budapest to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Athens International

20km from central Athens
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Budapest to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$48
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Budapest to Athens International is $48. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours is the average flight time from Budapest to Athens International.
Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air fly direct from Budapest to Athens International.
There are 25 flights per week flying from Budapest to Athens International, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Athens International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours.

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Budapest.

  • Flights from BUD to ATH start from 05:15 — the first with Wizz Air. The last departure is at 19:15 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your BUD to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport, so jetting off to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With a dependable 95.74% of services landing on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier for BUD to ATH flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BUD and ATH include:

    • Thessaloniki Airport

    • Bari Airport

    • Mykonos Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • $22 is the lowest price for a one-way Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start at $48. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from BUD to ATH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUD to ATH.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • 81% of flights leaving Budapest Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of BUD.

  • Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the center.

  • Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Budapest Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from BUD to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometers north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.

  • Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

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