How to find cheap flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece
The cheapest return flight from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece is currently $76.
You'll be travelling from BUD into Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki with that fare.
A one-way ticket starts at $30.
Happy to let the deals decide your next stop? Enter 'Greece' in the 'To' field to discover the lowest fares for different cities.
There's no shortage of ways to arrive in Greece, with roughly 20 airports to pick from.
Select 'Add nearby airports' to expand your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your origin and destination cities.
For a better deal, try to book about four months before travelling. If your trip falls during a busy period, it's worth booking even earlier.
Stay ahead of fare changes by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app (if you haven't already) to get updates on the go.
Best time to fly from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece
Catch a flight from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece in December and you'll be travelling at one of the cheapest times of the year. Prices start at $76.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with prices dipping during midweek when it's quieter.
July, August and September mark the busiest months to fly to Greece, with July the most popular of the three. You can expect to pay higher fares at this time.
February, March and November are the least popular months to fly. The quietest month is March. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
Flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece: what to expect
Around ten airports across Greece can be reached on a nonstop flight from Budapest Airport (BUD).
Roughly 48 direct flights connect Budapest Airport (BUD) with cities around Greece each week.
Take off with any of these top airlines departing from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece:
When it comes to the most popular routes from Budapest Airport to Greece, Athens, Thessaloniki and Corfu sit high on the travel wishlist.
Looking for the quickest way there? Thessaloniki has the shortest flight time at around 1 hour 35 minutes. Heraklion has the longest at roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Popular places to visit in Greece
Once you've locked in your Budapest to Greece flights, it's time to start planning the rest of your trip.
Athens
Located in Attica, this city is one of the most popular destinations for flights departing Budapest Airport and heading to Greece. Start your sightseeing at unmissable attractions like Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) handles the majority of international flights into Athens.
Looking for the perfect place to stay? Explore the lineup of hotels in Athens.
Heraklion
The main draws in this Crete city include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion and Rocca a Mare | Koules.
Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the city's main airport.
After your plane ticket is locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Heraklion.
Thessaloniki
Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are major sights to cross off while you're in this corner of Central Macedonia.
You can arrive in the city through its main airport, Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG).
From short stays to longer trips, hotels in Thessaloniki cater to all types of budgets and styles.
Visiting Greece for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can often change, so check in advance whether you need a visa or any other type of documentation before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local embassy or consulate should have the latest details.
Euro (EUR) is the main currency. Paying is easy, with credit and debit cards accepted almost everywhere.
Athens is the capital of Greece, which has a population of about 10 million.
Time is the same across this destination, with one standard time zone fixed at UTC+2.
July is one of the warmest months in Greece, with average high temperatures of up to 30ºC.
Temperatures are often coolest around January, when average low temperatures drop to 5ºC. Check the weather conditions before travelling.
August tends to be the driest month, while September has the most rain.
The Athens Epidaurus Festival, thessaloniki International Film Festival and Patras Carnival are some of the major events here. Think about booking your trip around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Locked in that cheap flight from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Greece? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in Greece and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse the car rental options in Greece and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.




