Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Budapest is one hour behind Athens and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ATH to BUD start at 05:50 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:30 with Wizz Air. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your ATH to BUD flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Budapest (and then other destinations in Hungary) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that operates ATH to BUD flights. An exceptional 81.82% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and BUD:
Heraklion Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Mikonos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
At the moment, R 583 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,182. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to BUD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ATH to BUD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel near BUD if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and see more of Budapest and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Budapest. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Budapest. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to BUD in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
You've visited Budapest, now it's time to explore other corners of Hungary. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its leading sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are among its highlights.
