Cheap flights from Zakinthos Island to Budapest

Demand on this route follows Greek island holidays, school breaks and the summer season in both countries, with another peak around Christmas and New Year. June is the cheapest month in the price calendar; July and August are busier, and December and January also draw holiday traffic. If your dates are flexible, midweek departures are often easier to find than weekend ones, and checking the calendar month by month matters because March is not included in the months with prices. For peak weeks, book earlier rather than later, because direct flights can sell out first on the busiest dates.

The list is split between two low-cost carriers, Wizz Air and Ryanair, and eight fuller-service or leisure carriers: Olympic Air, Sky Express, Brussels Airlines, Austrian, Eurowings Discover, Condor, Eurowings and Edelweiss Air. Direct flights exist on this route, but not every airline flies non-stop, so check the routing before you pay. Low-cost fares usually exclude checked bags, seat choice and airport check-in unless you add them; fuller-service fares include more, but the exact inclusions depend on the fare brand and route. Compare the total cost after bags and seats, not just the headline fare, especially on a short flight where the add-ons can outweigh the ticket.

You land at Ferihegy, southeast of central Budapest. Airport buses, taxis and rail links connect it with the city, and the journey can take longer at peak times. Check which terminal your flight uses, keep your boarding pass handy, and confirm night transport if you arrive late. Budapest is the capital of Hungary, so central districts are well served but can be busy in summer.

Currency

HUF (Ft)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Hungarian

Emergency number

112, 104, 105

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.hu

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Budapest

1.7 M (2026)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Budapest)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your itinerary is direct or connects through another city, because separate tickets leave you to re-check bags and solve missed connections yourself.
• Read the baggage rules for Wizz Air and Ryanair carefully, since low-cost fares often exclude checked bags and large cabin bags.
• Confirm that Dionsios Solomos is your departure airport and Ferihegy is your arrival airport before you pay.
• Check passport, entry and transit rules for Hungary and any country your routing touches.
• Compare June with July, August and December if your dates are flexible, and check the price calendar for the exact day.