Thessaloniki to Budapest (SKG–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR4278
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:45 AM
EEST T2
9:25 AM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62448
W6 Wizz
32Q
9:06 AM
EEST T1
9:51 AM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W62447
W6 Wizz
32Q
1:10 PM
CEST T2B
3:50 PM
EEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4277
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:10 PM
CEST T2A
9:45 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Thessaloniki to Budapest
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 512 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

SKG–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 512 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SKG–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 1h40
W6 Wizz Air 4 32Q 1h45
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SKG to BUD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SKG to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,588
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Budapest from Thessaloniki

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric SKG→BUD SKP→BUD SOF→BUD
Distance from SKG 122 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 9 3 6
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 25m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of SKG with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Budapest is 1 hour behind Thessaloniki.
SKG: EEST · BUD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki, it's 5:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
512 mi / 823 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and Hungary are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Hungary without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

SKG–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thessaloniki to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance512 mi / 823 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SKG to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 512 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SKG to BUD. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KTW, NUE, HHN, MLA, EDI, MAN, DUB, BEG, VIE, PRG, BRU, MXP, ATH, FCO, BER, CDG, LCA, BVA, MUC, STR, BGY, STN, IST, FRA, DUS, OTP, BHX, TLV, PFO, NAP, ZRH, CRL, WAW, AMS, CPH, ARN, ORY, LGW, KRK, LHR, WMI, FMM, CGN, BLQ, HAM, KUT, TSF and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Budapest is 1 hour behind Thessaloniki.
Yes, return flights from BUD to SKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SKP and SOF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SKG to BUD

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SKG to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SKG to BUD ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 512 miles (823 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ilinden (SKP) and Sofia (SOF).