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Travelers usually depart from Athens International, Athens Train Station, Athens - Karolou, Athens - Kifissos, or Athens-Agioi Anargyroi when they travel from Athens to Budapest. Book your trip to arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Budapest - Kelenföld, Budapest - Keleti, Budapest - Deli, or Budapest - Népliget. The distance between Athens and Budapest is 1124 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Aegean, Austrian Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Athens and Budapest have 401 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Aegean on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Wizz Air on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Athens to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | Yes | 0 0 |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | Yes | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Austrian Airlines | AUA | OS | Yes | Opens 47 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
Hungary COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Greece can enter Hungary, but there are restrictions.
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Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Hungary in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Athens to Budapest?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Budapest takes around 2.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Athens and Budapest?
The flight distance between Athens and Budapest is 1124 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Budapest?
Several carriers operate flights between Athens and Budapest. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Wizz Air, Aegean.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Larnaca, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Vienna, Santorini, Brussels, Milan, Chania, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Frankfurt, Edinburgh, Rome, New York, Reykjavik, Rhodes, Mykonos, Amsterdam.
What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Reykjavik, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Thessaloniki, Toronto, Liverpool, Nottingham, Tallinn, Malta, Doncaster, Belfast, Paris, Montreal, Barcelona, Amsterdam.
Which airports are there in Athens?
Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Kalamata International, Milos Island National, Araxos.
What airports are near Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Debrecen International, Oradea International, Osijek, Hévíz–Balaton.
What buses and trains depart from Athens?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Athens, including City Lines, Union Ivkoni.
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