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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 7:58 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:18 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

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

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.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Thessaloniki range from $103 to $176, with an average of $136 over the past 12 months. Anything below $103 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $136 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $133 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 $25–$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-way fares from Budapest to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $64, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• GREEN MOTION
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 40m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Budapest to Thessaloniki. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $118 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $209, a difference of $91.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 4h 59m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 44m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.