Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Santorini (Thira) is one hour ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to JTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Santorini (Thira) (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Wizz Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BUD and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is P2,693. A return ticket is currently P7,414. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BUD to JTR.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BUD to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport from central Budapest, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s main sights.
Booking your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to JTR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.