Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Budapest.
Each week, there are 32 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 05:10 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:45 with Aegean Airlines.
Your BUD to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Athens holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Greece:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 84.09% of services arriving as planned, Wizz Air has the best on-time performance for BUD to ATH flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUD and ATH:
Skiathos Airport
Mikonos Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 584. A return ticket is currently R 1,168. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BUD to ATH, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights that take off from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
