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Among airlines operating Thessaloniki to Budapest 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 Thessaloniki and Budapest. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

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

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 Thessaloniki to Budapest.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $115 round-trip, compared to $204 via a layover through Vienna Intl (VIE).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 11% 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 42% on the Thessaloniki to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $88 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $151, a difference of $63. 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 Thessaloniki to Budapest route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Thessaloniki to Budapest flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 10:25 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $121. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Thessaloniki to Budapest takes 1h 40m, 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 Thessaloniki to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $39, which is 46% 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 44m, compared with 4h 55m via Istanbul (IST) and 6h 39m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

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

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Budapest range from $85 to $176, with an average of $121 over the past 12 months. Anything below $85 counts as a good deal.