Budapest to Spata-Artemida (BUD–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–ATH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Wizz Air and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 697 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 11 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 5 | 320 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→ATH | BTS→ATH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 9 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · ATH: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Hungarian passport holders enter Greece freely as EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. A valid Hungarian national ID card or passport is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen Area, so flights between them have no border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local aliens bureau (Ypiresia Allodapon) to obtain a registration certificate. The fee is about EUR 10. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A tax identification number (AFM) from the local tax office (Eforia) is required for renting an apartment, opening a bank account, or signing any contracts.
Direct flights from Budapest to Athens run about 2 hours 15 minutes on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Aegean. Seasonal routes serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, and several other Greek islands. Greece uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Hungarian driving licenses are valid throughout the stay. Pharmacies in Greece stock most common European medications over the counter, including some that require prescriptions in Hungary.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
BUD–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to ATH
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BUD to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to ATH ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 697 miles (1,122 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KUT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).