Traveling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 1 minute. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens 1 hour ahead of Budapest.
For the first departure, catch the 05:10 flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you want to leave later, the latest flight departs at 22:30. With 32 flights every week from BUD to ATH, you can pick the timing that best suits you.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is simple with Wizz Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BUD and ATH are:
Palese Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Skiathos Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Greece. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before locking in your cheap ticket from BUD to ATH, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is AED 109. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 235. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 2 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BUD to ATH.
The cheapest month for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of Budapest, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 58 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens is around 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometers away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport takes about 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Athens
As soon as you've booked your flights from BUD to ATH, you'll want to find a hotel in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are top attractions which should be on every Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Athens.
