Budapest to Thessaloniki (BUD–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–SKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 512 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Thessaloniki from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→SKG | BTS→SKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · SKG: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
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.
BUD–SKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to SKG
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to SKG ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 512 miles (823 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS).