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Connecting route · Greece → Hungary

Flights from Heraklion to Budapest

There are no direct flights from Heraklion to Budapest. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 4h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 17m
HERBUDATH

Heraklion to Budapest at a glance

Fastest journey4h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki

Best ways to fly from Heraklion to Budapest

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HER Athens (ATH) BUD
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 17m
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HER Thessaloniki (SKG) BUD
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece), Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 18m
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3
HER Sofia (SOF) BUD
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 19m
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HER Vienna (VIE) BUD
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Air Algérie, TUI Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 45m
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5
HER Belgrade (BEG) BUD
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 18m
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HER Catania (CTA) BUD
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,444 km897 miles
Journey time
4h 17mestimate
Time difference
-1hBudapest vs Heraklion
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
HER → BUD

Flights from Heraklion to Budapest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Heraklion to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki and Sofia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Heraklion to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,444 km.
Where do you change planes between Heraklion and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG), Sofia (SOF) and Vienna (VIE). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Heraklion and Budapest?
Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 hour behind Heraklion.

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