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Cheap Flights from Athens to Budapest (ATH-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Athens to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Athens to Budapest

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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9:45 am - 10:50 amATH-BUD
2h 05mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 4:05 pmBUD-ATH
2h 00mnonstop
$69Ryanair
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Mon, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 5
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9:35 am - 10:45 amATH-BUD
2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 am - 8:55 amBUD-ATH
2h 05mnonstop
$71Wizz Air
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Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 16
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9:45 am - 10:50 amATH-BUD
2h 05mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:25 pmBUD-ATH
2h 00mnonstop
$72Ryanair
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
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9:35 am - 10:45 amATH-BUD
2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 am - 8:55 amBUD-ATH
2h 05mnonstop
$74Wizz Air
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 23
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9:35 am - 10:45 amATH-BUD
2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 am - 8:55 amBUD-ATH
2h 05mnonstop
$75Wizz Air
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 15
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4:30 pm - 5:40 pmATH-BUD
2h 10mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 4:40 pmBUD-ATH
2h 00mnonstop
$77Ryanair
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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9:35 am - 10:45 amATH-BUD
2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 am - 8:55 amBUD-ATH
2h 05mnonstop
$78Wizz Air
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Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
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9:35 am - 10:45 amATH-BUD
2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 am - 8:55 amBUD-ATH
2h 05mnonstop
$80Wizz Air
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
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5:25 pm - 6:25 pmATH-BUD
2h 00mnonstop
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5:35 am - 8:40 amBUD-ATH
2h 05mnonstop
$82Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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9:45 am - 10:50 amATH-BUD
2h 05mnonstop
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6:15 am - 9:20 amBUD-ATH
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$83Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Wizz Air's 18-inch seats offer more comfort than Ryanair.
Use the 100E Airport Express for a budget ride in Budapest.
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Top airlines
Ryanair
Cheapest • from $69 (round-trip)
Aegean Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 17% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$69
Typical prices: $73-163
Ryanair
Tue 10/14Tue 10/21
ATH - BUD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$41
Typical prices: $66-123
Wizz Air
Sun 12/14
ATH - BUD • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Athens to Budapest

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Wizz Air

WIZZ Air seats are 18 inches wide, offering more comfort than some budget airlines.


Consider the Discount Club for fare and baggage savings if flying more than twice a year.

Read more about Wizz Airby Duncan Madden
Ryanair

Stick to cabin baggage dimensions to avoid hefty fees at the gate.


Avoid priority boarding; it often leads to longer waits in cramped conditions.

Read more about Ryanairby Duncan Madden
Airports
ATH

At ATH, online check-in is recommended as some low-cost carriers charge extra for airport check-in. Verify your airline’s check-in area upon arrival.

Read more about ATHby John Walton
BUD

For a cost-effective ride to Budapest, use the 100E Airport Express shuttle, which runs 24/7 and stops at central locations.

Read more about BUDby Yulia Denisyuk
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on BUD

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Athens to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Athens to Budapest?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Budapest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Athens to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Athens to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Athens, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Budapest is January, where tickets cost $93 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $144 and $142 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Budapest, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Athens to Budapest

When to book flights from Athens to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Athens to Budapest

  • Which other nearby cities are served by the Budapest International Airport (BUD)?

    Budapest International Airport (BUD) is the primary international airport that serves Budapest and its metropolitan area. Within an hour's journey from BUD, it is possible to reach a number of neighboring cities, including Szekesfehervar, Gyor, and Kecskemet. These cities are accessible via buses, taxis, and rental cars from BUD.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from Athens to Budapest?

    As an American citizen, you do not need a visa to travel from Athens to Budapest. A visa exemption agreement between the United States and Hungary allows US citizens to enter the country for tourism or business engagement for up to 90 days without a visa. If your travel to Budapest is for a brief duration, you only need to present your legitimate U.S. passport upon arrival at BUD.

  • What carry-on bags can I bring on my flight from Athens to Budapest?

    When flying from Athens to Budapest, most airlines’ carry-on bag policy allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board. However, Delta Airlines has a better carry-on baggage policy that permits a carry-on bag to be within 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Additionally, Delta has a weight limit for carry-on baggage, which usually ranges between 35 lb and 40 lb.

  • Which eco-friendly practices do airlines use when flying from Athens to Budapest?

    The average carbon emission per passenger on the route from Athens to Budapest is approximately 2,050 lb. However, you can fly sustainably with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair. These airlines employ various strategies to reduce carbon emissions, including prioritizing the use of modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in their fleets and investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Budapest was $41 for a one-way ticket and $69 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Athens and Budapest?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Budapest from Athens.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Budapest?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Budapest flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Budapest?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Budapest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Budapest?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Budapest.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Budapest?

    There are nonstop flights from Athens to Budapest on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Athens to Budapest, Aegean Airlines or Wizz Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Budapest are Aegean Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $232 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $109 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Athens with another airline. Booking your flights between Athens and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Budapest

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $62 or less one-way and $78 or less round-trip.
  • If you'd like quick access to the Athens International Airport (ATH), consider boarding the Athens Metro. The airport is easily accessible through the metro's Line 3 (Blue Line). Syntagma Square and the Monastiraki station are convenient stations to catch the metro from downtown Athens. The metro's travel time to the airport is around 40 minutes.
  • Athens International Airport (ATH) is the hub for Aegean Airlines and Ryanair, and it's a focus city for EasyJet. If you are traveling with any of these airlines from Athens to Budapest, you will depart from Terminal B. Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and EasyJet operate most international flights from the airport's Terminal B.
  • Common layover cities for flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) include Sofia (SOF), Belgrade (BEG), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Corfu (CFU), and Charleroi (CRL). The layover city will vary depending on the airline, flight route, and schedule of the flight.
  • If you wish to upgrade your seat when flying from Athens to Budapest, consider flying with Aegean Airlines. This airline offers passengers on flights from ATH to BUD the option to upgrade from Economy seats to Business or First-class seats. The service is available at a fee and varies from flight to flight.
  • Unaccompanied Minors flying from ATH to BUD should be booked on Aegean Airlines. Aegean Airlines accepts unaccompanied minors between the ages of five and fourteen at ATH. The airline's attentive staff provides devoted assistance, including personalized check-in procedures, escorting the child through security and boarding, and monitoring them throughout the flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Budapest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Athens Eleftherios V. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
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Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Athens to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 787 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
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For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

10.0 ExcellentT, Aug 2025ATH - JTR
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For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

Short flight. Was not told if there was a kosher option for the snack.

Lost my bagage on the first leg of our trip. Not even on the transfer but on the first flight they didnt put our bagage

The crew aboard Aegean were excellent, they picked on our son’s anxiety and immediately came to the rescue to see what they could do to make it go away.

My experience with a GNA was extremely poor. My original flight was canceled. They put me on another flight. Four hours later. They changed my seat number to the last row where I had no room at all and it cost me $120 for luggage. Additionally, I missed my ferry in Paris Athens. I had to rebook my ferry and I could not get a refund so by them canceling the trip for four hours it caused me no ferry to go to Betsy. I had to find a room that night. The only one I could find was at the Hyatt grand in Athens And I lost a night. Stay at Betsy that I had already prepaid so no my experience was awful. Additionally, they never said on any intercom that Greece was one hour ahead of Paris so that was a problem. We had no idea and when it was never communicated to us

Ove Aegean Airlines! Used them for several flights over past 4.months. never flown w them before but will certainly use in the future!!!

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

A delay of almost 3 hours. It was evident that the staff wanted us to board urgently, to the point of rudeness, to avoid paying compensation

There isn’t any entertainment. The food and drink was available for a price. I didn’t buy any.

The table at my seat was dirty, the crew was nice, the boarding was swift. An average Ryanair experience but this time the plane was not properly cleaned between flights.

On time arrival but the aircraft had seen better days and needed a deep clean.

After passing through boarding gates we had to wait for 45 minutes in a small space with no place to sit.

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

Straight forward checking as long as you have completed every single detail online, prior to checking day. Efficient boarding, seating is ok for a two hour flight. Fulfilledour travel requirements from Manchester to Marseille.

Flight got delayed and they didn’t keep us informed all the time.

Crazy long boarding times, messy, inexperienced, overworked, and visibly tired crew, very uncomfortable seats and no compensation for delays.

The worst flight ever. Sitting in plane for 4 hours delay and then they change crew. No water or food offered to any passengers including children in that time. Only 2 toilets out of 3 operating for flight with 200 passengers. Only enough food available for about 7 rows of seats depending where you sat you might be lucky. Cabin crew very unfriendly.

Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

There were not enough staff and signage to direct people to Wizz Priority lanes for check-in and boarding. It didn't feel like we were Wizz Priority holders.

Had to pay £45 to check in at the airport because I didn't check-in online at least 3 hours prior... and it wasn't mentioned on the booking / App (online check-in is only marked as "included service"). Upon landing, captain failed to land the first attempt and had to take off again for an re-attempt. Overall mid experience, would definitely pay a bit more at first to avoid this again.

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

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