Budapest (BUD) to Athens (ATH) flights
An economy award from Budapest (BUD) to Athens (ATH) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Budapest (BUD) to Athens (ATH): Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air. The two airports are 698 miles (1,123 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 47 ways to fly it with one stop, through Thessaloniki, Skiathos and Belgrade and more.
How many miles BUD to ATH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $20–405 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $48–83 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 12,000 | $20–305 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $20–55 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 25,000 | $20–145 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $64.80–449.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BUD to ATH
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- RyanairNot in an alliance
- Wizz AirNot in an alliance
Book BUD to ATH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines
BUD to ATH with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Aegean Airlines and Sky ExpressGQ
- Via Skiathos (JSI)Ryanair, then Sky Express and Olympic AirGQ
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines
- Via Sofia (SOF)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 moreFBGQ
- Via Podgorica (TGD)Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines
- Via Tirana (TIA)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air Malta and 1 moreGQ
- Via Dubrovnik (DBV)Ryanair and Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines and 1 more
- Via Kerkyra (CFU)Ryanair the whole wayGQ
- Via Kefallinia (EFL)Wizz Air, then Sky Express and Aegean AirlinesGQ
- Via Mykonos (JMK)Ryanair, then Sky Express, Aegean Airlines and 1 moreGQ
- Via Zakinthos (ZTH)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Sky Express and Olympic AirGQ
- Via Kalamata (KLX)Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way
- Via Bari (BRI)Ryanair the whole way
BUD to ATH: common questions
How many miles does BUD to ATH cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Etihad Guest (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BUD to ATH?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance), Ryanair and Wizz Air fly nonstop from Budapest (BUD) to Athens (ATH).
How far is Budapest from Athens by plane?
Budapest (BUD) and Athens (ATH) are 698 miles (1,123 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BUD to ATH award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Budapest and Athens?
The most direct connections are through Thessaloniki (SKG), Skiathos (JSI), Belgrade (BEG), Skopje (SKP) and Sofia (SOF). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Serbia through Belgrade.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.