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Among airlines operating Budapest to Thessaloniki flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Budapest and Thessaloniki. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Flights from Budapest to Thessaloniki usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Budapest to Thessaloniki.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $132 round-trip, compared to $219 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Thessaloniki most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 25% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Budapest to Thessaloniki route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $90 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $173, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Thessaloniki route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Thessaloniki:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:23 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $135. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Thessaloniki takes 1h 38m, covering 512 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Budapest to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $37, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 7h 44m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 7h 48m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Thessaloniki is 1 hour ahead of Budapest (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Centauro
• GREEN MOTION
• ABBYCAR
• Ok Mobility

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Thessaloniki range from $98 to $172, with an average of $135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $98 counts as a good deal.