Fancy a Greek holiday? Book now! – Flights got significantly cheaper from Budapest

If you are looking for a cheap holiday in Greece, now is your time. Plane tickets are pretty favourable at the moment to Greek islands as well as Spanish and Turkish destinations.

Travellers rejoice!

According to Okosutas, plane ticket prices are back to normal, therefore you should book your ticket now if your desired destination is Greece, Spain or Turkey.

Travellers had to face high prices until the end of May before the long-awaited price fall. Even the budget airlines, Wizz Air and Ryanair offered unbelievably expensive tickets. It is rather unfortunate for those who like to book their accommodations and plan their holidays months ahead.

A one-way flight from Hungary to the Greek islands was about HUF 40-80 thousand (EUR 110-220) earlier this year, while now, you can get your hands on tickets as cheap as HUF 20 thousand (EUR 55) to almost any of the most popular Greek islands. This used to be the average price before the Covid pandemic. If you are very lucky, you might catch an amazing deal for HUF 15 thousand (EUR 40).

Falling ticket prices

Just to demonstrate the price fall, a ticket to Rhodes was around HUF 85 thousand (EUR 230) in April. The price got a little more favourable in May, HUF 45 thousand (EUR 120). Now it is approximately HUF 40 thousand (EUR 110). As you can see, the prices show a continuous downward trend.

The price of the ticket also depends on how popular your destination is. For example, the most popular Greek islands are Crete and Rhodes, in Spain, Malaga and Mallorca are the most sought-after destinations. If you can find a ticket for HUF 20 thousand (EUR 55) do not hesitate, as it is a great price. When it comes to less popular destinations, for example, Burgas or Santorini, the price of a ticket can be as low as HUF 15 thousand (EUR 40). At the moment, the slashed-price tickets are mainly available for June and July. Even so, you might find some great deals in August as well.

Dreaming about a Greek holiday this summer?

It is important to note that some ticket prices show a slower falling tendency than others. A ticket to Malaga was HUF 97 thousand (EUR 260) in April. At the beginning of May, it was around HUF 68 thousand (EUR 184). Ticket prices to Malaga are still relatively high. Even though prices are unlikely to get as low as HUF 20 thousand (EUR 55), they will still be around HUF 30 thousand (EUR 81), on average. Thus, it is best to wait a wee longer.

TIP: Book a ticket at least 3-4 weeks prior to your departure. Tickets tend to be less pricey at that time.

Both Wizz Air and Ryanair offer a great selection of beach breaks to Greek destinations. Wizz Air operates frequent flights to Athens, Chania, Corfu, Heraklion, Rhodes, Santorini, Thessaloniki and Zakynthos. However, you should be aware of this important piece of information the CEO of Wizz Air shared the other day regarding their summer and long-term plans before booking your ticket.

Ryan Air also flies on a regular basis to Athens, Chania, Corfu, Mykonos, Preveza – Aktion, Rhodes, Thessaloniki and Zakynthos. To find the best deal, it is advised to compare the prices of the two airlines. Seize the opportunity to explore the diverse culture, ancient sites, astonishing beaches, amazing museums and gorgeous scenery these stunning Mediterranean countries have to offer!